Case report: pelvic actinomycosis.

Abstract

A case of pelvic actinomycosis is presented. The patient is 42-year-old female with a 5 weeks history of pelvic pain. An intrauterine device (IUD) was taken out 3 weeks ago. There is a lump length 9 cm between rectus muscles. Ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and histology are used to make the diagnosis. Actinomycosis can mimic the tumour disease. The definitive diagnosis requires positive anaerobic culture or histological identification of actinomyces granulas. A long lasting antibiotic therapy is performed.

• Authors: K Maxová, E Menzlová, D Kolařík, P Dundr, M Halaška
• Journal: Prague medical report (Prague Med Rep) Vol. 113 Issue 1 Pg. 44-8 ( 2012) ISSN: 1214-6994 [Print] Czech Republic
• PMID: 22373804 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Actinomycosis (diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology)
• Adult
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Humans
• Intrauterine Devices (adverse effects)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology)