Cervicovaginitis emphysematosa mimicking carcinoma of the cervix: a case report
Akang, E.E.; Matiluko, A.A.; Omigbodun, A.O.; Aghadiuno, P.U.
African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 26(1-2): 99-100
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0309-3913 PMID: 10895244 Document Number: 475628
Cervicovaginitis emphysematous is a rare self-limiting disease in which multiple gas-filled cysts are present in the submucosa of the upper vagina and ectocervix. We report a case in a 40 year-old trader who presented with clinical features suggestive of carcinoma of the cervix. It is hoped that this case report will heighten the awareness of clinicians and pathologists in the recognition of this unusual condition.