[Genital tuberculosis in women].

Recent literature concerning genital tuberculosis in women is reviewed. In Denmark, 25% of the cases are observed in immigrants. The symptoms are non-specific in the form of infertility, metrorrhagia or abdominal pain. Positive culture or specific histology are necessary to establish the diagnosis. Approximately one third of the cases are recognized first during or after operation in connection with laparotomy on suspicion of another condition. Treatment is primarily combined therapy with rifampicin, isoniazide and ethambutol for nine months. If treatment fails or pain persists, total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy are indicated. Bilateral oophorectomy in younger patients with normal ovaries has been discussed. The prognosis as regards survival is good but the patients must be considered to be infertile.