| Literature DB >> 11980611 |
E E Calore1, N M P Calore, M J Cavaliere.
Abstract
We describe the pathology of a unique case of Fallopian tube amebiasis, associated with hydrosalpinx, in a 21-year-old woman. She complained of lower abdominal pain, had a foul-smelling green vaginal discharge and fever during one week. There was a discrete increase in body temperature and a painful abdominal palpation at the lower right side, with signs of local peritoneal irritation. Pathological examination showed a marked dilatation of the fallopian tube and hydrosalpinx. Microscopic examination showed a poorly formed granuloma composed of large macrophages with many Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites inside the fallopian tube. Even though it is a rare disease the correct diagnosis of female genital tract amebiasis is of great importance for the indication of proper therapy.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 11980611 DOI: 10.1590/s1413-86702002000200007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Braz J Infect Dis ISSN: 1413-8670 Impact factor: 1.949