tuberculous endometritis

tuberculous endometritis
inflammation of the endometrium due to infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, with the presence of tubercles; usually the uterine tubes are also involved.

Endometrium, comprising the stratum functionale and stratum basale.


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