Post-partum isolated ovarian abscess in an asplenic host

Shaul Dollberg*, Issahar Ben-Dov, Moshe Ron

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A 23-yr-old splenectomized female developed an isolated ovarian abscess, a very rare complication, following a normal delivery. Apart from the palpated 'cyst', findings on pelvic examination were unremarkable, as is often the case with ovarian abscess. The patient recovered after conservative 'cystectomy'. We suggest that the asplenic state plays a role in the development of this very rare complication.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)267-269
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume27
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1988
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Asplenic host
  • Conservative cystectomy
  • Ovarian abscess, isolated
  • Post-delivery

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