Abstract |
Pelvic and intra-abdominal Actinomycosis can be difficult to diagnose preoperatively and it may also mimic many other diseases, including malignancies. We present a patient with pelvic Actinomycosis probably caused by a long-standing intrauterine device (IUD). We emphasize the challenges in diagnostic process and stress that though a rare disease, intra-abdominal Actinomycosis should be suspected in cases with intra-abdominal mass of uncertain etiology. The early recognition may spare the patient from extensive surgical operation.
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Authors | R Nissi, R B Blanco Sequeiros, E Lappi-Blanco, H Karjula, A Talvensaari-Mattila |
Journal | Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology
(Case Rep Obstet Gynecol)
Vol. 2013
Pg. 756768
( 2013)
ISSN: 2090-6684 [Print] United States |
PMID | 23936699
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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