Natekar AA, Agarwal S, Sengupta A. Cervical
Aspergillosis in a post-menopausal female- A case report. Case Study Case Rep.
2017; 7(3): 49 – 52.
ABSTRACT
Fungal infections are commonly encountered in the
female genital tract on routine cervical smear examination, the most common
being candida. Cervico-vaginal aspergillosis infection is rarely reported. We
report a case of aspergillus infection in an immunocompetent 55 year old
post-menopausal female who presented with white discharge per vaginum.
Initially the cervical pap smears showed only inflammatory changes. On per
speculum examination the cervix appeared congested and ulcerated. Cervical
biopsy was performed which showed sheets and balls of aspergillus fungus with
areas of necrosis. PAS staining further confirmed the diagnosis. Serological
tests performed were negative. Patient was started on antifungal and repeat
biopsy from cervix did not show any fungal hyphae.
Keywords: Aspergillus, immunocompetent, cervix
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