Unusual presentation of a deep pelvic abscess in a young girl.
Although the clinical features of appendicitis in children are well established, diagnosis can be compounded when a young girl having just had menarche presents with unusual and untoward symptoms. The gynecological and surgical diagnoses and subsequent findings will be discussed in detail, along with the respective management regimens. Pelvic abscesses in particular will be discussed relative to accessing problems.
Rajab
Khalil E
KE
Department of Obstetrics, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain. yonrajab@batelco.com.bh
Skerman
Jonathan H
JH
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis