Secondary infection of an endometrioma following fine-needle aspiration.
A Clostridium infection occurred in an endometrioma following fine-needle aspiration. Fine-needle aspirations are clinically useful and safe. The authors conclude, however, that this procedure may rarely result in a secondary infection. Specific recommendations to avoid such complications are stated.
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography