Salpingitis due to Entamoeba histolytica

Salpingitis due to Entamoeba histolytica

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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 3m speedglas 9002nc 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 click here 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.