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February 28, 2026International Journal of Gynecological Pathology

Cervico-vaginal Amoebiasis Masquerading as Malignancy—A Case Series Highlighting Rare Clinical Presentation of a Common Parasitic Infection

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NBNeha BakshiRMRahul D. ModiMSMala Srivastava

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Overview

Case series uncovers cervico-vaginal amoebiasis mimicking malignancy in women, suggesting better diagnostic awareness is needed.

Key Points

  • To highlight rare presentations of cervico-vaginal amoebiasis that resemble malignancy and emphasize the need for accurate diagnosis.
  • Detailed clinical examination of three female patients with symptoms of cervico-vaginal amoebiasis.
  • Cytologic and histopathologic analyses of cervical tissue for definitive diagnosis.
  • Prompt treatment with metronidazole to assess clinical outcomes.
  • Cervicovaginal amoebiasis was initially misdiagnosed as malignancy in all three cases.
  • Cytologic examination revealed trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica in all patients.
  • Complete clinical resolution after metronidazole treatment in all cases.

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Bakshi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286b80a974eb0d3c01ebahttps://doi.org/10.1097/pgp.0000000000001155
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