Unusual presentation of a deep pelvic abscess in a young girl.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Rajab KE; Department of Obstetrics, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain. yonrajab@batelco.com.bh; Skerman JH
- Source
- Publisher: Medical Services Department, Saudi Arabian Armed Forces, Ministry Of Defence And Aviation Country of Publication: Saudi Arabia NLM ID: 7909441 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0379-5284 (Print) Linking ISSN: 03795284 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Saudi Med J Subsets: MEDLINE
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0379-5284
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.