Hilary L. Purdy MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Vincent M. Mellnick MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nirvikar Dahiya MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Douglas S. Katz MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Stephanie T. Chang MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Christine O. Menias MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1.  Review the spectrum of gynecologic and genital infections on US, CT, MR and fluoroscopic imaging 2.  Discuss salient findings that may help develop a differential diagnosis 3.  Review potential mimickers of gynecologic infections 4.  Discuss management options  

1.  Imaging spectrum of gynecologic infections on US, CT, MR and fluoroscopy 2.  Cases include, but are not limited to:    -Tubo-ovarian abscesses    -Fitz Hugh-Curtis    -Salpingitis isthmica nodosa    -Actinomycosis in the context of an intrauterine device    -Emphysematous endometritis    -Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis    -Pyosalpinx    -Fournier gangrene    -Bartholinitis/Bartholin gland abscess 3.  Cases of mimickers including but not limited to: appendicitis, diverticulitis, peritoneal inclusion cyst 4.  Discussion on the clinical implications for management for each of these lesions

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Purdy, H, Mellnick, V, Dahiya, N, Katz, D, Chang, S, Menias, C, The Imaging Findings of Typical and Atypical Gynecologic and Genital Infections.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14011897.html