[spectrum of inflammation involving the female upper genital tract and the supporting tissues; is usually caused by an ascending infection of organisms from the endocervix that may be confined to the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, the supporting ligaments, or may involve several of the above uterine appendages; such inflammation can lead to functional impairment and infertility.(CSP)]
UMLS (ICPC) C0242172E. Pelvic inflammatory disease;
Basq. PELBISEKO ERITASUN HAUNDIGARRIA;
Da. Underlivsbetaendelse;
Du. Ontstekingen kleine bekken/PID;
Finn. PID/SISASYNNYTTIMIEN TULEHDUS;
Fr. Maladie inflammatoire pelvienne;
G. Entzuendung im kleinen Becken;
Heb. daleket haagan PID;
Hung. gyulladasos nogyogy. betegsegek;
It. Malattia infiammatoria della pelvi;
Norw. UNDERLIVSINF/PELVIC INFL DISEASE;
Port.Eu. Doenca inflamatoria pelvica;
Sp. Enfermedad inflamatoria pelvica;
Sw. INFLAMMATION I BACKENORG Relation/PAR: Disease (VD), venereal; Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial; Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections; Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections; Female Reproductive System Disease; FEMALE GENITAL SYSTEM (INCLUDING BREAST); Diagnosis/Diseases Component;
Relation/CHD: salpingitis