Abstract
Xanthogranulomatous inflammation of the female genital tract is a rare entity with less than thirty cases being previously reported in the literature. It is characterized by destruction of the normal tissue followed by replacement with inflammatory cells and lipid- laden macrophages. In this report, we present a 55-year-old African American female with history of diverticulosis and use of intrauterine device, who presented with xanthogranulomatous inflammation extensively involving the fallopian tubes and ovaries, and concomitant diverticular perforation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 200539 |
Journal | Human Pathology: Case Reports |
Volume | 25 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2021 |
Keywords
- Diverticulitis
- Lipid-laden
- Salpingo-oophoritis
- Xanthogranulomatous inflammation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine