Description

Gonococcal pelviperitonitis is an infection of the pelvic peritoneum caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It often occurs as a complication of untreated gonorrhea, leading to severe abdominal pain and other systemic symptoms.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in urgent medical contexts, often in relation to pelvic inflammatory disease. Avoid colloquial terms that may arise, such as 'infección pélvica', as they can lead to confusion with other conditions. It is important to maintain a formal register when interpreting this diagnosis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal pelviperitonitis after presenting with severe abdominal pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con pelviperitonitis gonocócica después de presentar un dolor abdominal severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with pelvic inflammatory disease; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal language in clinical settings.