Malakoplakia cervix misdiagnosed as Carcinoma cervix

Authors

  • Sangeeta Gupta Senior Specialist, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PGIMSR), New Delhi
  • Pratiksha Gupta Associate Professor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and research (PGIMSR), ESIC, New Delhi
  • Onkar Kaur CMO, Department of Pathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PGIMSR), New Delhi
  • Pushpa Bhatia Professor, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and research (PGIMSR), New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i2.14884

Keywords:

Malakoplakia cervix, rare, inflammatory

Abstract

Malakoplakia cervix is still not reported in literature. Inflammatory lesions of cervix on visible appearance mimic as cervical malignancy. Histopathology confirms the diagnosis. Aim is to highlight the fact that errors occur in medical practice, if all differential diagnosis are not thought. A proper histopathological diagnosis is mandatory before final diagnosis.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i2.14884

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.13(2) 2014 p.215-217

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Published

2014-03-03

How to Cite

Gupta, S., Gupta, P., Kaur, O., & Bhatia, P. (2014). Malakoplakia cervix misdiagnosed as Carcinoma cervix. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 13(2), 215–217. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v13i2.14884

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Case Reports

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