Detection of Genital Tuberculosis in a Postmenopausal Patient
https://doi.org/10.58838/2075-1230-2025-103-6-82-87
Abstract
Tuberculosis of the female genital organs mostly affects women of the reproductive age; less often, the disease develops in postmenopausal women. The article describes a clinical case of diagnosis of genital tuberculosis in a 72-year-old woman. The ultrasound examination of her abdomen revealed intrauterine fluid collection and fluid formations in the right ovary. No data relevant for diagnosis were provided through testing of scrapings from the walls and cervix of the uterus. Laparoscopy detected pronounced adhesions and an encapsulated lesion. Histological testing of surgical specimens confirmed tuberculosis.
About the Authors
E. V. Kulchavenya
Novosibirsk State Medical University, Russian Ministry of Health; Privolzhskiy Research Medical University,
Russian Ministry of Health; Avicenna Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina V. Kulchavenya - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of Phthisiopulmonology Department; Professor of Urology Department named
after E.V. Shakhov; Research Head of Urology
Department, Mat’ I Ditya Group of Companies
52 Krasny Ave., Novosibirsk, 630091
Phone: + 7 (383) 222-32-04
Yu. S. Timofeeva
Avicenna Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yulia S. Timofeeva - Candidate of Medical Sciences, Obstetrician and Gynecologist
7 Dimitrova Ave., Novosibirsk, 630132
Phone: + 7 (383) 312- 26 -81
L. S. Treyvish
Avicenna Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lyubov S. Treyvish - Candidate of Medical Sciences, Head of Outpatient Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
7 Dimitrova Ave., Novosibirsk, 630132
Phone: + 7 (383) 312- 26 -81
N. D. Mekhova
Avicenna Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nina D. Mekhova - Physician of Ultrasound Diagnostics
7 Dimitrova Ave., Novosibirsk, 630132
Phone: + 7 (383) 312- 26 -81
V. A. Odintsov
Avicenna Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vasiliy A. Odintsov - Candidate of Medical Sciences, Head of Gynecological Department
7 Dimitrova Ave., Novosibirsk, 630132
Phone: + 7 (383) 312- 26 -81
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Kulchavenya E.V., Timofeeva Yu.S., Treyvish L.S., Mekhova N.D., Odintsov V.A. Detection of Genital Tuberculosis in a Postmenopausal Patient. Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases. 2025;103(6):82-87. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.58838/2075-1230-2025-103-6-82-87
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