Introital ultrasound in the diagnosis of occult abscesses following a tape procedure: a case report

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2013 Sep;288(3):577-9. doi: 10.1007/s00404-013-2792-1. Epub 2013 Mar 21.

Abstract

We report a case of a 59-year-old woman who suffered for 3 years with vaginal discharge and severe lower abdominal pain. The patient underwent numerous clinical examinations and a wide array of complex medical procedures without receiving a conclusive diagnosis. Although a diverse amount of tests and exams had been carried out, no abnormalities were detected until introital ultrasound (GE Voluson 730 Expert, vaginal probe 5-9-MHz, beam angle of 160°) identified two tiny abscesses with sinus tract at the vaginal sulci. The infected tape (TOT) was surgically removed and the patient healed uneventfully.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnostic imaging*
  • Abscess / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Suburethral Slings / adverse effects*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vaginal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vaginal Diseases / etiology