RUPTURED TUBO-OVARIAN ABSCESS: RARE PRESENTATION OF PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE - A CASE REPORT

Preeti Vashistha, Fareha Khatoon, Saambhavi Saambhavi, R. Gupta
In: Era's Journal of Medical Research · 2022 · vol. 9(2) , pp. 268–271 · doi:10.24041/ejmr2022.43 · W4320030708
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This case report details a ruptured tubo-ovarian abscess in a 34-year-old nulligravida, highlighting the importance of imaging in diagnosing pelvic inflammatory disease to prevent complications and emergency surgery.

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Background: Infection of the endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, pelvic peritoneam, and adjacent structures is known as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Pelvic inflammatory disease and its consequences are still at epidemic levels, Despite the availability of effective broad-spectrum antibiotics. Tubo-ovarian abscess (TAO) may be difficult to identify since the clinical signs are comparable to those of other pelvic and abdominal illnesses. Case Description: Here we are reporting a case, 34 years nulligravida came to emergency department with acute abdomen, she was a known case of chronic PID, Emergency laparotomy was performed, per operatively ruptured tubo-ovarian abscess was present. Conclusion: The clinical diagnosis of PID and TAO is similar, imaging evidence from ultrasonography (US) or magnetic resonance (MR) should be used to supplement the clinical diagnosis. Clinical Significance: To avoid complications and resultant emergency surgeries and their consequences, a vigilant eye must be kept to promptly diagnose, and manage PID at the earliest.

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