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Pelvic inflammatory disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease, also known as pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID), is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, namely the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and inside of the pelvis. Often, there may be no symptoms. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
PID
Subtypes
Acute pelvic inflammatory disease
May Cause
Abdominal abscess
Anterior indentation on rectosigmoid junction
Ascites
Bladder fistula
Enlarged iliopsoas muscle
Focal bladder wall thickening
Free fluid in cul-de-sac
Obstruction of ureter
Pelvic fistula
Perineal fistula
Rectovaginal fistula
Small urinary bladder
Ureteral stricture
Vaginal fistula
Synonyms
PID
Subtypes
Acute pelvic inflammatory disease
May Cause
Abdominal abscess
Anterior indentation on rectosigmoid junction
Ascites
Bladder fistula
Enlarged iliopsoas muscle
Focal bladder wall thickening
Free fluid in cul-de-sac
Obstruction of ureter
Pelvic fistula
Perineal fistula
Rectovaginal fistula
Small urinary bladder
Ureteral stricture
Vaginal fistula


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