Ectopic Pregnancy Complicating Tuberculous Salpingitis

Ectopic Pregnancy Complicating Tuberculous Salpingitis

Authors

  • Sushma N. Ramraje
  • Veena I. Pawar

Keywords:

Ruptured, Tubal, Ectopic, Tuberculous Salpingitis

Abstract

Genital tuberculosis contributes to infertility in a significant proportion of females in developing countries. Although tuberculous salpingitis is not infrequent, it is rarely associated with pregnancy. We present here a case of special interest and rarity of a 27 year old female presenting with ruptured tubal ectopic pregnancy complicating tuberculous salpingitis. [ Ramraje S NJIRM 2014; 5(4) :124-127]

References

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Published

2018-01-05

How to Cite

Ramraje, S. N., & Pawar, V. I. (2018). Ectopic Pregnancy Complicating Tuberculous Salpingitis: Ectopic Pregnancy Complicating Tuberculous Salpingitis. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 5(4), 125–128. Retrieved from http://nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/njirm/article/view/785

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Case Report