An unusual presentation of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome.
A case of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome masquerading as a perforated peptic ulcer is presented. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and management of this syndrome are discussed.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 23507.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis; D013577:Syndrome