[Secondary infection of the ovarian endometriotic cysts].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the clinic manifestations, diagnostic methods and principles of management in the secondary infection of the endometriotic cysts of ovary.


METHODS
Thirteen cases of the infected ovarian endometriotic cysts were analysed retrospectively in our hospital from Jan. 1990 to Dec. 1996. The diagnosis was confirmed by the operation and pathologic findings.


RESULTS
The clinic manifestations were divided into five types, namely acute, subacute, chronic, occult and stabile types. The definitive diagnosis can be made by abdominal pain, fever and adnexal mass combined with B-scan findings and chocolate-brown purulent fluid which was punctured from the adnexal mass. Operation was the main method for treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Secondary infection of the endometriotic cyst is one of the gynecologic emergency. Correct diagnosis and prompt management are of vital importance.
Liu
Z
Z
PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing 100730.
Lang
J
J
Huang
R
R
Li
B
B
Zhang
L
L
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009869:Oophoritis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents