Abstract
BACKGROUND: Acute pelvic pain in women is a common diagnostic dilemma encountered by the gynecologist. We describe a case of acute pelvic pain with an unusual etiology. CASE: A 40-year-old multipara presented within hours of the onset of acute pelvic pain. She was treated conservatively with analgesics after computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis revealed a ruptured ovarian cyst. Upon return to the emergency room, she was admitted to a gynecologic service for pain control. The etiology of her acute pelvic pain eventually declared itself. CONCLUSION: The differential diagnosis of acute pelvic pain represents a variety of organ systems.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1227-1228 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Obstetrics and gynecology |
| Volume | 108 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| State | Published - Nov 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology