Abstract | UNLABELLED: Chlamydiae are often responsible for the development of perihepatitis and/or diffuse peritonitis after salpingitis in sexually active women, the so-called Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (FHC). The definitive diagnosis can be made by direct culture, serological evidence and laparoscopy/laparotomy. Violin-string adhesions between the liver surface and the abdominal wall can be seen. Two patients are described in whom the diagnosis was made by ultrasound: the violin strings and ascites were clearly seen. Serological and operative evidence verified the diagnosis. CONCLUSION: ultrasound may become an extra tool to diagnose the FHC-syndrome in an early and non-invasive way.
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Authors | P W van Dongen |
Journal | European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
(Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol)
Vol. 50
Issue 2
Pg. 159-62
(Jul 1993)
ISSN: 0301-2115 [Print] Ireland |
PMID | 8405645
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Ascites
(etiology)
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Female
- Hepatitis
(diagnostic imaging, etiology)
- Humans
- Salpingitis
(complications, diagnostic imaging)
- Ultrasonography
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