A pt came to the ED with severe lower abdominal pain. Vitals: BP=125/85mmHg, Temp=38.9C.
Exam: abdomen rigid, very uncomfortable during par vaginal. She gave a past hx of PID 3 years
ago which was successfully treated with antibiotics. What is the appropriate inv?
a. US
b. Abdomen XR
c. CT
d. High vaginal
e. Endocervical swab
ANSWER: A
to detect tubo-ovarian abscess
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