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PID or Not PID? That Is the Question.

Levine1, Alvear, Scarsella

  • 1Medical Director of Pediatric Ambulatory Services and Director of Adolescent Medicine, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine-The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, P.O. Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.

Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
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A teenage girl with abdominal pain was diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Treatment involved surgery and oral doxycycline, resulting in an uncomplicated recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious infection that can affect adolescent females.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent long-term complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of a 14-year-old female presenting with symptoms initially suggestive of pyelonephritis, but ultimately diagnosed with PID.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and successful management of a complex PID case in a young patient.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation of acute abdominal, back, and flank pain with urinary symptoms.
  • Diagnostic workup including cervical culture for Chlamydia trachomatis and pelvic sonogram.
  • Surgical intervention via exploratory laparotomy for definitive diagnosis and treatment.

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Main Results:

  • Cervical culture confirmed Chlamydia trachomatis infection.
  • Pelvic sonogram revealed abnormal right adnexal structures and a possible mass.
  • Exploratory laparotomy identified right-sided inflammation of the fimbria and fallopian tube, along with an ovarian cyst.

Conclusions:

  • Chlamydia trachomatis is a significant cause of PID in adolescent females.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, including surgical intervention when necessary, lead to favorable outcomes.
  • Continued antibiotic therapy (oral doxycycline) is essential for complete recovery.