title: Pararectal abscess with pelvic extension simulating gynecological disease.
abstract: An anal fistula sometimes takes a high intersphincteric course eventually forming a pelvic extension, with abscess formation above the levator plate. Such a case, simulating gynecological disease, is presented and the differential diagnostic procedures are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed