Ovarian Tuberculosis Revealed by Pyosalpinx: A Rare Case Report
Elmostafa Benaissa, Fatna Bssaibis, Yassine Benlahlou, Adil Maleb, Marima Chadli, Mostafa Elouennass
Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2025-07
Abstract
Genital tuberculosis is a rare but significant cause of infertility and chronic pelvic disease, particularly in countries with a high tuberculosis burden. It is often underdiagnosed due to its asymptomatic or non-specific clinical presentation. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman with a history of treated peritoneal tuberculosis, in whom ovarian tuberculosis was revealed by bilateral pyosalpinx.
MeSH terms
- Tuberculosis
- Medicine