Coexistence of tubo-ovarian abscess and carcinoid tumor of the appendix in a sexually inactive girl: a case report
Abstract Background Tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) is mostly a sequela of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which is seen in sexually active women. Although very rare, TOA could be seen in virgin adolescent girls. Fifteen cases of TOA were reported in virgin girls in English literature. Only one of thes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-022-00139-6 |