Extensive vulval oedema secondary to severe pelvic infection
O'Mahony, C.; Mullin, N.; Sissons, G.
International Journal of Std and Aids 19(8): 565-567
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0956-4624 PMID: 18663049 DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2008.008046Document Number: 627013
A 17-year-old female developed a complex pelvic abscess a few weeks post-surgical abortion. Despite surgical drainage, a debilitating infection induced a low albumen. The resulting pelvic oedema caused gross vulval oedema that was difficult to manage. She had previously been treated for chlamydia.
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