Analytical Review of Diagnostic Methods of Female Genital and Peritoneal Tuberculosis

This review analyzes 80 publications on female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) and peritoneal tuberculosis (PTB), conditions of significant clinical and social relevance due to their direct impact on reproductive health. Both forms are associated with severe long-term outcomes, including infertility, chronic pelvic pain, recurrent early pregnancy loss, and the risk of disease dissemination during pregnancy, up to miliary tuberculosis. Early diagnosis is hindered by the deep anatomical location of lesions, the limited specificity of imaging methods, and the frequent latent course of the disease. The review summarizes current laboratory and instrumental approaches to diagnosing extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), with a focus on FGTB and PTB, and provides a critical assessment of the evidence related to clinical verification and treatment monitoring.

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