Acute urinary retention caused by a large hydrosalpinx.
Urinary retention is a rare condition in women. We report a case of intermittent retention associated with severe anterior displacement of the uterus and cervix caused by a large hydrosalpinx. We also highlight the possibility of a falsely elevated post-void residual as measured by a bladder scan due to hydrosalpinx. Resolution of the patient's symptoms was documented following salpingectomy.
Adam
Rony A
RA
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. radam@emory.edu
Taghechian
Shaya
S
D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000209:etiology*; D014599:Uterus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology