In female genital tuberculosis, the MOST commonly affected site in the genital tract is:
- A Cervix
- B Endometrium
- C Fallopian tubes (bilateral) ✓
- D Ovaries
Correct answer: C. Fallopian tubes (bilateral)
Explanation
Fallopian tubes are the most commonly and primarily affected site in female genital tuberculosis, occurring in approximately 90–100% of cases, because infection reaches the genital tract most often via haematogenous spread from a primary pulmonary or gastrointestinal focus to the tubes first. From the tubes, the endometrium is secondarily affected in 50–60%, ovaries in 20–30%, and cervix in less than 5%. Bilateral tubal disease leads to tubal factor infertility.
Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 17th ed.
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