ACUTE PELVIC PAIN IN THE ADOLESCENT: A CASE REPORT

Clin Pediatr Emerg Med. 2015 Jun 1;16(2):119-124. doi: 10.1016/j.cpem.2015.04.005.

Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of acute pelvic pain in the adolescent female requires differentiating among a broad differential diagnosis that includes potentially serious illness across several organ systems. The case presented provides an illustration of the assessment and management of acute pelvic pain, and key teaching points about important potential causes.

Keywords: Pelvic pain; ectopic pregnancy; ovarian torsion; sexual assault.