Malacoplakia of the vagina : first case report
Date
1973-08
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
The first case of malacoplakia known to have affected
the female genital tract is presented. This lesion involved
the upper vagina and presented clinically as an infiltrating
carcinoma. No evidence of malacoplakia of the urinary
tract was found. A strong positive culture of E. coli, the
light and electron microscopic findings, as well as the
patient's rapid response to a broad-spectrum antibiotic,
lend support to the current theory that malacoplakia may
represent a peculiar response to infection with E. coli.
Description
CITATION: Van der Walt, J. J., et al. 1973. Malacoplakia of the Vagina : first case report. South African Medical Journal, 47(30): 1342-1344.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Vaginal infection, Antibiotics -- Physiological effect, Malacoplakia, Microscopy, Electron, Vaginal Diseases, E.coli infections, E. coli (Bacterium)
Citation
Van der Walt, J. J., et al. 1973. Malacoplakia of the Vagina : first case report. South African Medical Journal, 47(30): 1342-1344