Abstract
Introduction. Tubocutaneous fistula is a very rare condition; most cases described in the literature are secondary to endometriosis, tuberculosis, and complications of child birth and gynecological operations. Case Presentation. We report a case of 40-year-old woman who presented with tubocutaneous fistula secondary to pelvic inflammatory disease which was diagnosed in the setting of persistent discharging wound in the right groin. Conclusion. Tubocutaneous fistula is a rare condition. Salpingectomy and resection of fistulous tract is the treatment of choice as is treating the underlying cause. Early diagnosis and treatment of these patients are essential for avoiding long term complications.
Highlights
Tubocutaneous fistula is a very rare condition; most cases described in the literature are secondary to endometriosis, tuberculosis, and complications of child birth and gynecological operations
There are no cases reported regarding tubocutaneous fistula. This is a rare case of tubocutaneous fistula which developed after treating the pelvic abscess
The fistula extended from the right fallopian tube to the right groin along the anatomical path of the round ligament
Summary
Gynecologists are familiar with the vesicovaginal, uretrovaginal, and rectovaginal fistulae [1]. There are case reports regarding uterocutaneous and salpingo enteric fistulae in literature. There are no cases reported regarding tubocutaneous fistula. This is a rare case of tubocutaneous fistula which developed after treating the pelvic abscess. The fistula extended from the right fallopian tube to the right groin along the anatomical path of the round ligament
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