1- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Zahra Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
2- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Al-Zahra Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. , sharami@gums.ac.ir
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Background: In virgin girls pelvic tuberculosis is rare, and due to nonspecific symptoms and radiographic studies, there is a possibility of misdiagnosis, and mortality so strong clinical suspicion, especially in girls exposed to tuberculosis is important in diagnosing the disease. This study reports a case of pelvic tuberculosis in a 12-year-old virgin girl.
Case Presentation: In this case study, patient was a 12-year-old virgin girl with disseminated pelvic tuberculosis and peritonitis. Rebound tenderness in the abdominal examination and a fever (a temperature of 38 °C) were reported. Age at menarche was 10 and she had no menstrual irregularities. The ultrasound showed an 8-cm cystic mass in the right ovary with some fluid in the pelvis.
Conclusion: In women who are at risk for tuberculosis, the possibility of pelvic tuberculosis should always be considered along with other diagnoses.
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Special Received: 2021/08/4 | Accepted: 2021/12/13 | Published: 2022/01/1