Spontaneous ovarian abscess associated with an endometrioma

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This case report describes a rare instance of spontaneous ovarian abscess formation originating from an ovarian endometrioma.

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Abstract

Ovarian endometriomas are common and often asymptomatic. However, the collection of altered menstrual-type blood in a cystic space in the ovary can be a suitable culture medium for pathogens (Phupo...

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endometriosisendometrioma

MeSH descriptors

Abscess Endometriosis Ovarian Cysts Abdominal Pain Abdominal Pain Abscess Abscess Abscess Abscess Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Fever Fever Humans Ovarian Cysts

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