Actinomycotic Endomyometritis Associated with a Long-Term Use of Intrauterine Device Lasting for 42 Years
In women, pelvic actinomycosis is closely associated with prolonged use of the intrauterine devices (IUD). A 70-year old female presented with intermittent blood-stained vaginal discharge. An analysis of her history revealed, she was inserted with an IUD 42 years ago, but it has remained in situ unt...
Main Authors: | Vladimír Bartoš, Jana Doboszová, Martin Sudek |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2019-04-01
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Series: | Acta Medica |
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Online Access: | https://actamedica.lfhk.cuni.cz/62/1/0035/ |
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