Tubo-ovarian abscess: A potential mimicker of urachal malignancy

Sajya M. Singh, James L. Liu, Farzad Sedaghat, Stephanie L. Wethington, Chady Atallah, Max Kates

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Abstract

Urachal cancer is a rare but aggressive malignancy. A urachal mass concerning for adenocarcinoma was identified in a 32-year-old G2P1 female on 12-week ultrasound and confirmed on pelvic MRI. Due to progressive growth of the mass and refractory abdominal pain, a multi-disciplinary meeting was held, after which the patient chose to undergo an exploratory laparotomy. A tubo-ovarian abscess was identified involving the intestine, right ovary, fallopian tube, and communicating with a patent, necrotic urachus. This is the first reported case of a tubo-ovarian abscess masquerading as a urachal malignancy, which can present similarly with abdominal pain and irritative urinary symptoms.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number102191
JournalUrology Case Reports
Volume45
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2022

Keywords

  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Tubo-ovarian abscess
  • Urachal malignancy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Urology

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