Pelvic congestion syndrome – case report

Abstract

Pelvic congestion syndrome is unfortunately an often-misdiagnosed disorder that causes chronic pelvic pain in women of fertile age. The main symptoms are represented by chronic pelvic discomfort or pain. This pathology appears to be related to a venous disorder generating pelvic varicosities. There are no standardized diagnosis criteria or treatment guidelines to aid in the management of pelvic congestion syndrome. The therapeutic options consist in medical or surgical treatment, sclerotherapy and endovascular treatment. We present the case of a 33-year-old woman with a severe case of pelvic congestion syndrome, that has affected her both physically and emotionally. The patient received specialized treatment in a Spanish medical unit, with subsequent improved symptoms. We concluded that should be founded specialized centres in our country for the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome so that these young patients could embrace a normal, painless life.