Abstract: Objective To analyze the signs,symptoms and characteristics of ancillary examinations and tests of pelvic tuberculosis and then to improve the accuracy of diagnosis.Methods The clinical data from 9 cases of pelvic tuberculosis during 10 years were analyzed retrospectively,and compared with the misdiagnosed cases in the same period.Results The patients with pelvic tuberculosis mostly have infertility and history of tuberculosis except pelvic tuberculosis or close contac with the patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.The pelvic tuberculosis with ascitic fluid were misdiagnosed as ovarian carcinoma and simple pelvic packed effusion was easily misdiagnosed as ovarian cyst.Conclusion The key to improve the accuracy of diagnosis of pelvic tuberculosis lied in investigation of patients' history and pelvic and abdominal examination as well.For susceptible cases,ancillary examinations and tests must be performed and then exploratory laparotomy and pelvic laparoscopy performed when necessary.

Key words: tuberculosis, female genital, diagnosis