Tubo-ovarain abscess in patient with ovarian endometriosis

Monika Gupta; Tripti Jain; Neha Goel; Sunita Singh

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20230190

Authors

Monika Gupta Department of Pathology, Pt. BDS, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Tripti Jain Department of Pathology, Pt. BDS, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Neha Goel Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Sunita Singh Department of Pathology, Pt. BDS, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20230190

Keywords:

Fallopian tube, Ovary, PID, TOA

Abstract

Tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) is a sequela of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) found in 15-34% of patients, is comprised of an infectious, inflammatory complex encompassing the fallopian tube and ovary. We are presenting a case of TOA with endometriosis in a patient who underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Histopathological findings were compatible with endometriosis with xanthogranulomatous salpingitis and oophoritis. In our patient there was no history of any chronic infection, gynecological procedures or intra uterine device and single partner. The purpose of this case is to make aware of this condition and requirement of further studies to investigate the risk of TOA in patients with endometriosis to find out the exact cause to prevent unnecessary surgery at later stage.

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