Hepatic pseudolesion as an unusual presentation of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome

Simone Vicini, MD; Davide Bellini, MD, PhD; Nicola Panvini, MD; Marco Rengo, MD; Iacopo Carbone, MD

Radiology Case Reports (Oct 2021)

Hepatic pseudolesion as an unusual presentation of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome

Simone Vicini, MD,
Davide Bellini, MD, PhD,
Nicola Panvini, MD,
Marco Rengo, MD,
Iacopo Carbone, MD

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Simone Vicini, MD: Corresponding author.; Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, ''Sapienza'' University of Rome – I.C.O.T. Hospital, Via Franco Faggiana, 1668, 04100, Latina, Italy
Davide Bellini, MD, PhD: Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, ''Sapienza'' University of Rome – I.C.O.T. Hospital, Via Franco Faggiana, 1668, 04100, Latina, Italy
Nicola Panvini, MD: Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, ''Sapienza'' University of Rome – I.C.O.T. Hospital, Via Franco Faggiana, 1668, 04100, Latina, Italy
Marco Rengo, MD: Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, ''Sapienza'' University of Rome – I.C.O.T. Hospital, Via Franco Faggiana, 1668, 04100, Latina, Italy
Iacopo Carbone, MD: Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Pathology, ''Sapienza'' University of Rome – I.C.O.T. Hospital, Via Franco Faggiana, 1668, 04100, Latina, Italy

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 16, no. 10
pp. 3060 – 3063

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Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome is a rare disorder manifesting as a complication associated with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. The initial presentation generally consists of concomitant right upper quadrant and lower abdominal pain. This syndrome is characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum with the involvement of hepatic capsule and the tissues surrounding the liver. Intrahepatic involvement is rare and not yet well investigated. An accurate interpretation of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging findings is missing in the literature. This report presents a case of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome in which Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging showed a region of heterogeneously decreased enhancement and abnormal signal intensity within the liver mimicking a lesion.

Published in Radiology Case Reports

ISSN: 1930-0433 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United States
LCC subjects: Medicine: Medicine (General): Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
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