Ovarian abscess arising within an endometrioma.

Obstetrics and gynecology · 1991 · vol. 78(5 Pt 2) , pp. 951–4 · PMID:1923238 · W2406558781
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This case report describes a rare ovarian abscess that developed within an endometrioma, presenting as a large pelvic mass and causing bilateral ureteral obstruction unresponsive to antibiotics.

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Abstract

Ovarian abscess is a rare gynecologic entity; only 120 cases have been reported in the world literature. In contrast to the more commonly encountered tubo-ovarian abscess, tubal involvement is absent in the ovarian abscess. This report describes a case of an ovarian abscess arising de novo within an endometrioma. The woman presented with a 20-cm pelvic-abdominal mass with paracaval adenopathy and bilateral ureteral obstruction. Treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics was unsuccessful. The surgical specimen revealed endometrial glands, stroma, hemosiderin-laden macrophages, and evidence of abscess formation.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Abscess Endometriosis Ovarian Diseases Uterine Neoplasms Abscess Abscess Abscess Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents Anti-Bacterial Agents Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Hysterectomy Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases Ovariectomy Uterine Neoplasms

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