Title of article
Tubo-ovarian abscess in a virgin girl
Author/Authors
Ashrafganjooei، Tahere نويسنده Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Afzali-poor Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran , , Harirchi، Iraj نويسنده Department of Surgical Oncology, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Iravanlo، Giti نويسنده ,
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2011
Pages
4
From page
247
To page
250
Abstract
Background: Tubo-ovarian abscess as a serious complication of pelvic inflammatory disease is very uncommon in sexually inactive girls.
Case: We report a case of tubo-ovarian abscess in a 24-year-old sexually inactive girl with transverse vaginal septum who was presented with abdominal pain and a pelvic mass and without prior surgical history and no evidences of appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or cancer. A huge unilateral tubo-ovarian abscess was recognized at laparotomy. Unilateral salpingoophorectomy, hysterectomy and postoperative antibiotic therapy cured the patient.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent further sequel including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain which cause morbidity.
Journal title
International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine
Serial Year
2011
Journal title
International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine
Record number
2068767
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