Tuboovarian abscess following transvaginal oocyte retrieval for in vitro fertilization: imaging appearance.
All physicians participating in the workup of an infertile patient should be aware of the nonspecificity of the computed tomographic or sonographic finding of a complex adnexal cystic lesion occurring following transvaginal oocyte retrieval for in vitro fertilization. Persistent fever and leukocytosis in conjunction with such lesions should lead to an early presumptive diagnosis of tuboovarian abscess with prompt administration of antibiotic therapy.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4772, USA.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014621:Vagina