Vaginitis emphysematosa: CT and review of the literature

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2001 Mar;176(3):623-5. doi: 10.2214/ajr.176.3.1760623.

Abstract

Objective: This report describes the CT appearance of vaginitis emphysematosa.

Conclusion: Vaginitis emphysematosa is characterized by gas-filled cysts in the vaginal wall, in a pattern similar to pneumatosis of the intestines or bladder. This bacterial vaginitis is benign and self-limited and does not signify the presence of tissue necrosis or life-threatening infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Emphysema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iopamidol / administration & dosage
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Vaginitis / diagnostic imaging*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Iopamidol