Authors : Maha Lhaloui; Mohamed Mrida; Amine Lamrissi; Mohamed Jalal; Said Bouhya

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun1043

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Abstract : Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Although the lungs represent the primary site of infection, virtually any organ may be affected, except for skin appendages. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis accounts for approximately one-third of all tuberculosis cases and is more commonly observed in immunocompromised individuals. Histopathological examination remains the cornerstone of diagnosis, typically revealing epithelioid and multinucleated giant-cell granulomas associated with caseous necrosis. Vulvar involvement is an exceptionally rare manifestation of the disease and may lead to significant diagnostic difficulties due to its nonspecific clinical presentation. We report a case of vulvar tuberculosis to highlight the diagnostic challenges associated with this unusual localization and to emphasize the importance of early recognition and appropriate management.

Keywords : Vulvar Tuberculosis; Genital Tuberculosis; Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis; Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

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