Year 2024 / Volume 116 / Number 12
Letter
Pelvic actinomycosis secondary to an intrauterine device

714-716

DOI: 10.17235/reed.2023.10077/2023

Ricardo Hernández-Alonso, Irene Ferrer Vilela, Mónica Fernández del Castillo Ascanio, Antonio Dámaso Pérez Álvarez, Julio César Jordán Balanzá,

Abstract
Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection causing lesions and abscesses, often mimicking tumors. It commonly affects the cervicofacial, abdominal, and thoracic regions. We present a case of a woman with an intrauterine device (IUD) who developed an abscess and abdominal symptoms. Initial studies suggested a tumor, but biopsy revealed inflammation. Subsequently, she was diagnosed with Actinomyces Israelii infection, her IUDwas removed, and she was treated with penicillin, resulting in improvement. Pelvic actinomycosis is uncommon and often diagnosed late, often post-surgery, requiring combined surgical and medical treatment.
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20/12/2024 18:24:04
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Hernández-Alonso R, Ferrer Vilela I, Fernández del Castillo Ascanio M, Pérez Álvarez A, Jordán Balanzá J. Pelvic actinomycosis secondary to an intrauterine device. 10077/2023


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Received: 07/11/2023

Accepted: 15/11/2023

Online First: 30/11/2023

Published: 13/12/2024

Article Online First time: 23 days

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