xantogranulomatous salpingo oophritis, lessons learnt: report of two cases with unusual presentation

Xanthogranulomatous inflammation is a rare form of chronic inflammatory response consisting of macrophages, lymphocytes, plasma cells and neutrophils too. due to its locally destructive nature and mass forming capacity as a result of adhesions, this type of inflammation may mimic malignancy or tuberculosis both clinically and radiologically. we present a report of two such cases, one mimicking tuberculosis and the other mimicking malignancy clinically. awareness of this condition and a higher index of suspicion among clinicians, radiologists and pathologists can help in early diagnosis and more appropriate treatment of this potentially destructive disorder.