2004
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2004.07.002
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Tubo-ovarian abscess mimicking ovarian tumor in a sexually inactive girl

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“…4,5 Table 1 displays the ages, causes, organisms and operations performed in this rare group of patients. [4][5][6][7][8][9] After reviewing the literature, we present what we believe to be the youngest documented case of a TOA in a virginal adolescent with no predisposing condition.…”
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“…4,5 Table 1 displays the ages, causes, organisms and operations performed in this rare group of patients. [4][5][6][7][8][9] After reviewing the literature, we present what we believe to be the youngest documented case of a TOA in a virginal adolescent with no predisposing condition.…”
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“…4 A review of the literature revealed a limited number of cases of virginal adolescents with TOA. 4,6,7 In these cases, laparoscopy led to the final diagnosis. The organisms identified included Escherichia coli, alpha hemolytic streptococcus, and Pasteurella multocida.…”
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“…Por otro lado, según la publicación de Charonis y Larson 27 las mujeres portadoras por un período superior a 5 años presentan un riesgo significativamente superior de absceso tubo-ovárico que aquellas que llevan con el DIU menos de 5 años, sobre todo debido a la colonización e infección por Actinomices. [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] El estudio inicial en la evaluación de los tumores pélvicos es el ultrasonido. 25 Generalmente suelen verse como una masa anexial en el fondo de saco que puede ser sólida, quística o mixta con líquido libre adyacente.…”
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