Abstract:Pyometra usually develops in elderly women, and it can be caused by various etiologies. We describe a rare case of pyometra with a colouterine fistula due to rectal cancer presenting as acute abdomen. A 67-year-old woman with purulent vaginal discharge and abdominal distension was referred to our hospital for suspected pyometra. Because the vaginal echogram showed pyometra at her initial medical examination, drainage was performed. Her symptoms subsequently disappeared temporarily, but 4 months later, she deve… Show more
“…We are reporting a case of colouterine fistula secondary to pyometra. Colouterine fistula is an uncommon condition [13]. The majority of cases of colouterine fistula are secondary to the presence of a diverticular abscess extending or rupturing into an adjacent organ [14].…”
Section: Fig 2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Showing a Fistulous Commumentioning
“…We are reporting a case of colouterine fistula secondary to pyometra. Colouterine fistula is an uncommon condition [13]. The majority of cases of colouterine fistula are secondary to the presence of a diverticular abscess extending or rupturing into an adjacent organ [14].…”
Section: Fig 2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Showing a Fistulous Commumentioning
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