Abstract:Objective: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is one of the most common infections in non-pregnant of woman of reproductive age; it involves inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries that can progress to scar formation comprising adhesions to adjacent tissues and organs. The treatment generally involves use of antibiotic therapy; however, surgical intervention may be necessary if the patient has tubo-ovarian abscesses. We experienced a case in which the diagnosis was difficult and the symptoms… Show more
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