A case-report on diverticulitis misdiagnosed as tubo-ovarian abscess

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOA) is presented with multiple clinical manifestations including gastrointestinal findings.

Case presentation

Herein, we present a case of complicated diverticulitis that was misdiagnosed as TOA, owing to overlapping genital involvement.

Clinical discussion

Imaging could be misleading in these patients as a result of severe inflammation of intestines and surrounding organs.

Conclusion

Patients who do not respond to antibiotic treatment should be suspected of other gastrointestinal pathologies such as diverticulitis and should be evaluated accordingly. Highlights • Concomitant presentation of diverticulitis and Tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOA) has been rarely reported.• Diverticulitis can also be complicated, indicated by the involvement of other organs such as ovaries and fallopian tube.• In such cases, pathological evaluation, following the surgical intervention can indicate the exact disease.

SUBMITTER: Kazemi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8593559 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature