Pelvic abscess associated with a Lippes loop. An unusual case.
An unusual case occurred of Lippes-Loop-associated pelvic abscess, characterized by a relatively mild clinical course and an unusual localization in the pelvis. This case emphasizes the importance of considering the association between intrauterine devices and pelvic abscess.
D000038:Abscess / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D003354:Corynebacterium Infections; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010388:Pelvis; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections; D013290:Streptococcal Infections