In medical terms, TOA stands for tubo-ovarian abscess.
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess (TOA) Explained
A tubo-ovarian abscess is a serious infection involving the fallopian tube and ovary. It is characterized as a complex, infectious mass located in the adnexa (the area near the uterus containing the ovaries and fallopian tubes).
Key points:
- Definition: A tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) is a complex infectious mass of the adnexa.
- Cause: It typically forms as a complication (sequela) of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
- Location: The infection involves the fallopian tube and ovary.
