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Introduction and importance Tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOA) is presented with multiple clinical manifestations including gastrointestinal findings. Case presentation Herein, we present a case of complicated diverticulitis that was misdiagnosed as TOA, owing to overlapping genital involvement. Clinical discussion Imaging could be misleading in these patients as a result of severe inflammation of intestines and surrounding organs. Conclusion Patients who do not respond to antibiotic treatment should be suspected of other gastrointestinal pathologies such as diverticulitis and should be evaluated accordingly.