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Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome in a Male Patient : A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Unger, Eric
Saurabh, Shireesh
Pavlides, Constantinos
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome is a condition characterized by inflammation of the liver capsule with concomitant pelvic inflammation without involvement of liver parenchyma.
It is classically seen in young women who present with sharp, pleuritic right upper quadrant pain, usually but not always accompanied by symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and is frequently confused with biliary tract disease.
Rarely the syndrome has been reported in males, and hematogenous and lymphatic spread to liver is thought to be the underlying mechanism.
Serological tests and computed tomography (CT) scan may aid in diagnosis of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome.
Definitive diagnosis is made by laparoscopy, which provides both diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.
We report a case of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome in a young male patient, which was diagnosed and treated by laparoscopy.
We also include a review of the literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saurabh, Shireesh& Unger, Eric& Pavlides, Constantinos. 2012. Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome in a Male Patient : A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473032
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saurabh, Shireesh…[et al.]. Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome in a Male Patient : A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Saurabh, Shireesh& Unger, Eric& Pavlides, Constantinos. Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome in a Male Patient : A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Surgery. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473032
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473032