Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2018
A woman complains of temperature increase up to 39°C, sharp pains in her lower abdomen, and sanguinopurulent discharge from her genital tracts. From her case history it is known that 6 days ago she underwent illegal abortion. Objectively her blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg, pulse is 110/min. Abdominal rigidity, rebound tenderness (Bloomberg’s sign), and painful palpation of the lower abdomen are observed. On bimanual examination the uterus is enlarged up to 7 weeks of pregnancy, painful, and soft; posterior vaginal fornix overhangs. Make the diagnosis:
Answer options
- Metroendometritis
- Endometritis
- Pelviperitonitis
- Pyosalpinx
- Acute adnexitis
Correct answer
Pelviperitonitis
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