Topic Overview
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome occurs when
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) causes inflammation
of the capsule covering the liver and the area around it. It causes pain in the upper right belly.
This syndrome happens when bacteria enter the abdominal cavity
through the
fallopian tubes. They then follow the flow of
peritoneal fluid to the right upper belly, where
they infect the liver.
Credits
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKevin C. Kiley, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Current as ofOctober 13, 2016