Colorectal cancer presenting as tuboovarian abscess in a 40year old patient with previous tubal occlusion

Conclusion Tuboovarian abscess is rare after tubal occlusion. These patients should be evaluated specifically for nongynecologic etiology, including colorectal cancer. Radiologic studies can be misleading, and surgical exploration should be strongly considered if a woman with a history of tubal occlusion presents with a presumptive tuboovarian abscess, particularly if the abscess contains air.
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research