Salpingitis due to Entamoeba histolytica

AUTOR(ES)

Calore, E.E, Calore, N.M.P., Cavaliere, M.J.

FONTE

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2002-04

RESUMO

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.

Documentos Relacionados

• Susceptibility of Entamoeba histolytica to oxidants.
• Entamœba Histolytica
• Entamœba Histolytica Erratum
• Adhesion of Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites to human erythrocytes.
• Entamoeba histolytica in male homosexuals.