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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Should I Start TB Treatment If Endometrial Curetting Shows Mycobacterial DNA PCR?

Hi Doc,
Mantoux test is negative for TB where as the TB-PCR with Specimen Source (endometrial curetting) says Mycobacterial DNA PCR detected. Genus is Mycobacterium and species is Tuberculosis complex.
Should I start with TB treatment (Doc has suggested AKT -4) for 6 months? Diagnosis: Right Ovarian Endometriotic Cyst
Procedure: Operative laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy done under GA
Indication: Secondary Sterility with right endometriotic cyst
Findings: 4 ports of 5 mm taken, Pneumoperitoneum createdUterus bulky and
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Should I Start TB Treatment If Endometrial Curetting Shows Mycobacterial DNA PCR?