Fitz-hugh-curtis syndrome: A rare disease in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen

Journal Title: Gulhane Medical Journal - Year 2020, Vol 62, Issue 3

Abstract

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (FHCS) is defined as peritoneal capsule inflammation of the liver. This disease is thought to be a complication of an ascending genital infection. A young sexually active woman was admitted to our emergency department with an acute right upper quadrant abdominal pain and diagnosed as FHCS via computed tomography examination. She was treated conservatively with adequate antibiotherapy. This syndrome should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain diseases to avoid unnecessary surgery.

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Ahmet Burak Çiftci, Sönmez Ocak, Abdullah Taylan

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  • EP ID EP688881
  • DOI 10.4274/gulhane.galenos.2020.947
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Ahmet Burak Çiftci, Sönmez Ocak, Abdullah Taylan (2020). Fitz-hugh-curtis syndrome: A rare disease in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen. Gulhane Medical Journal, 62(3), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-688881