title: The Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome, an unusual presentation.
abstract: The Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome consists of adnexitis combined with perihepatitis. Prompt therapy with adequate antibiotics is required to prevent damaging complications. We describe a young woman with an unusual presentation, leading to initial confusion about the proper diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Kennemer Gasthuis, Haarlem, Netherlands.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Schrander-vd Meer
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: de Nooyer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ferwerda
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004318:Doxycycline