A case of pelvic actinomycosis presenting as cutaneous fistula

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2003 May 1;108(1):103-5. doi: 10.1016/s0301-2115(02)00361-5.

Abstract

Actinomycosis of the female genital tract has greatly increased over the last two decades. A pelvic form of the disease, associated with the use of Intra-uterine Devices (IUD), can severely damage pelvic organs and even can lead to death. We report a case of pelvic actinomycosis presenting as cutaneous fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall / pathology
  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Actinomycosis / drug therapy
  • Actinomycosis / surgery
  • Cutaneous Fistula*
  • Fallopian Tubes / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Intestines / pathology
  • Intestines / surgery
  • Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovariectomy
  • Pelvic Infection / drug therapy
  • Pelvic Infection / microbiology*
  • Pelvic Infection / surgery
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterus / pathology