Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome: An incidental diagnostic finding in an infertility workup

A case of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome in a 32-year-old para 1+1 is reported. She presented with inability to conceive of 4 years duration. Her husband's semen analysis was within normal range. She had a hysterosalpingogram that showed bilateral tubal blockage and clinical assessment showed right...

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Published inNigerian journal of clinical practice Vol. 19; no. 6; pp. 834 - 836
Main Authors Onoh, R, Mgbafuru, C, Onubuogu, S, Ugwuoke, I
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.11.2016
Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
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Summary:A case of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome in a 32-year-old para 1+1 is reported. She presented with inability to conceive of 4 years duration. Her husband's semen analysis was within normal range. She had a hysterosalpingogram that showed bilateral tubal blockage and clinical assessment showed right sided abdominal tenderness, cervical excitation tenderness, and adnexa tenderness. The endocervical swab test for Chlamydia trachomatis was a positive. Laparoscopy and dye test showed adhesion bands on the under surface of the liver (the violin string appearance). She recovered well postoperatively. The couple received ofloxacin and metronidazole for 2 weeks. Literatures on Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome presentation, pathogenesis, and management were reviewed.
ISSN:1119-3077
DOI:10.4103/1119-3077.181357