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[Fitz-Hugh and Curtis syndrome]

D Garcia Compean1, P Blanc, G d'Abrigeon

  • 1Service d'Hépato-Gastroentérologie, Hôpital Saint-Eloi, Montpellier.

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|October 7, 1995
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Fitz-Hugh and Curtis syndrome, a perihepatitis, is often caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Early diagnosis via serology and laparoscopy, followed by antibiotic treatment, is key for effective management.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Fitz-Hugh and Curtis syndrome is characterized by perihepatic inflammation, often linked to pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • Chlamydia trachomatis is a primary causative agent, particularly in developed nations, and a leading cause of salpingitis.
  • Clinical presentation typically involves right upper quadrant pain, with normal liver function tests and imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiology, diagnosis, and management of Fitz-Hugh and Curtis syndrome.
  • To highlight the role of Chlamydia trachomatis in the syndrome's pathogenesis.
  • To discuss diagnostic modalities and treatment efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical cases and diagnostic approaches for Fitz-Hugh and Curtis syndrome.

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  • Serological testing (indirect immunofluorescence, ELISA) for Chlamydia trachomatis diagnosis.
  • Laparoscopic confirmation, including specimen culture and consideration of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).

    • Main Results:

    • Serological tests show high positive (80-90%) and negative (96-99%) predictive values for diagnosis.
    • Laparoscopy frequently reveals perihepatitis with adhesions, inflammation, and fluid.
    • Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common pathogen identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Fitz-Hugh and Curtis syndrome requires prompt diagnosis, often initiated by serology and confirmed laparoscopically.
    • Effective antibiotic therapy is crucial for managing Chlamydia trachomatis infections causing perihepatitis.
    • Advancements like PCR can improve Chlamydia detection, aiding in timely and accurate diagnosis.