Tubo-ovarian abscess

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

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Fever and lower abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Abdomen and pelvis

ct
This study is a stack
Axial C+ portal
venous phase
This study is a stack
Coronal C+ portal
venous phase
This study is a stack
Sagittal C+ portal
venous phase
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The right fallopian tube is fluid-filled and in close proximity to a right adnexal collection. An intrauterine contraceptive device is in situ. 

Case Discussion

CT demonstrates the right fallopian tube to be fluid-filled and in close proximity to a right adnexal collection. An ICD is in situ. 

Features are those of a tubo-ovarian abscess and pyosalpinx.  

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