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. 2013 Aug;63(4):285-7.
doi: 10.1007/s13224-012-0184-2. Epub 2012 Oct 3.

A case of cervical tuberculosis mimicking cervical carcinoma

Debabrata Barmon  1 , Amal Chandra Kataki  1 , J D Sharma  2 , Dibyajyoti Gharpholia  3
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A case of cervical tuberculosis mimicking cervical carcinoma

Debabrata Barmon et al. J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2013 Aug.
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Pretreatment appearance of cervix
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Punch biopsy of the cervix being done
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Post-treatment appearance of cervix taken after 4 months
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Histopathological picture showing Langhan’s giant cell
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High power field view indicating Langhan’s giant cell
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