Vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman – case study
We present a case report of a 73-year-old, postmenopausal woman with detailed history of breast cancer and oncology treatment including tamoxifen therapy. She presented at the clinic of gynecology and obstetrics with recurrent inflammation of the urinary and genital tract and suspicion of a cervical...
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| author | Michał Ciebiera Aneta Słabuszewska-Jóźwiak Witold Ledowicz Grzegorz Jakiel |
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| description | We present a case report of a 73-year-old, postmenopausal woman with detailed history of breast cancer and oncology treatment including tamoxifen therapy. She presented at the clinic of gynecology and obstetrics with recurrent inflammation of the urinary and genital tract and suspicion of a cervical mass. She also presented occasional abdominal complaints and malodorous vaginal discharge. These symptoms were observed in the patient for several years. Before hospitalization she received many kinds of empirical, antimicrobial treatment such as chlorquinaldol, metronidazole, nifuratel, and nystatin. She did not receive further guidance from doctors about the causes of ailments and further diagnostic and treatment capabilities. In our clinic a detailed diagnostic process including ultrasound transvaginal examination and a minisurgical procedure revealed the presence of a vaginal foreign body (which turned out to be a plastic, shampoo bottle cap) surrounded by a mass of inflamed tissue mimicking a cervical tumor. All symptoms and complaints subsided after surgical removal of the foreign body and antibacterial therapy with metronidazole and cefuroxime. Our study draws attention to the need of thorough gynecological care including prophylaxis, especially in the case of complaints of an intimate nature. Even trivial, frequently occurring disorders can be dangerous and require proper and responsible doctor’s supervision and management through the healing process. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b9610236fd8e4f5eaac5ad334dcf169b2022-12-22T02:44:24ZengTermedia Publishing HouseMenopause Review1643-88762299-00382015-09-0114320821010.5114/pm.2015.5434825808Vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman – case studyMichał CiebieraAneta Słabuszewska-JóźwiakWitold LedowiczGrzegorz JakielWe present a case report of a 73-year-old, postmenopausal woman with detailed history of breast cancer and oncology treatment including tamoxifen therapy. She presented at the clinic of gynecology and obstetrics with recurrent inflammation of the urinary and genital tract and suspicion of a cervical mass. She also presented occasional abdominal complaints and malodorous vaginal discharge. These symptoms were observed in the patient for several years. Before hospitalization she received many kinds of empirical, antimicrobial treatment such as chlorquinaldol, metronidazole, nifuratel, and nystatin. She did not receive further guidance from doctors about the causes of ailments and further diagnostic and treatment capabilities. In our clinic a detailed diagnostic process including ultrasound transvaginal examination and a minisurgical procedure revealed the presence of a vaginal foreign body (which turned out to be a plastic, shampoo bottle cap) surrounded by a mass of inflamed tissue mimicking a cervical tumor. All symptoms and complaints subsided after surgical removal of the foreign body and antibacterial therapy with metronidazole and cefuroxime. Our study draws attention to the need of thorough gynecological care including prophylaxis, especially in the case of complaints of an intimate nature. Even trivial, frequently occurring disorders can be dangerous and require proper and responsible doctor’s supervision and management through the healing process.http://www.termedia.pl/Vaginal-foreign-body-mimicking-cervical-cancer-in-postmenopausal-woman-case-study,4,25808,1,1.htmlforeign body vagina inflammation infection ultrasonography |
| spellingShingle | Michał Ciebiera Aneta Słabuszewska-Jóźwiak Witold Ledowicz Grzegorz Jakiel Vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman – case study Menopause Review foreign body vagina inflammation infection ultrasonography |
| title | Vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman – case study |
| title_full | Vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman – case study |
| title_fullStr | Vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman – case study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman – case study |
| title_short | Vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman – case study |
| title_sort | vaginal foreign body mimicking cervical cancer in postmenopausal woman case study |
| topic | foreign body vagina inflammation infection ultrasonography |
| url | http://www.termedia.pl/Vaginal-foreign-body-mimicking-cervical-cancer-in-postmenopausal-woman-case-study,4,25808,1,1.html |
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