Fitz-hugh-curtis syndrome secondary to postpartum endometritis: Case Report and literature review

Abstract

We report a case of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome (FHCS) 1 week after an urgent cesarean section. Although its onset in the postpartum period is poorly reported in the literature, we suggest that FHCS can complicate puerperal endometritis; therefore, it should be consider in differential diagnosis in puerpera with right upper quadrant pain. Again, it can be useful to perform a contrast computed tomography that allows early diagnosis and conservative treatment.

Keywords

• endometritis
• fitz-hugh-curtis syndrome
• hepatitis
• pelvic inflammatory disease
• peritonitis
• puerperal infection