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The Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome, an unusual presentation
A M Schrander-vd Meer1, C A de Nooyer, J Ferwerda
1Department of Internal Medicine, Kennemer Gasthuis, Haarlem, Netherlands.
The Netherlands Journal of Medicine
|December 1, 1995
Abstract:
The Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome consists of adnexitis combined with perihepatitis. Prompt therapy with adequate antibiotics is required to prevent damaging complications. We describe a young woman with an unusual presentation, leading to initial confusion about the proper diagnosis.