Pelvic Actinomycosis Mimicking Pelvic Malignancy

Pelvic Actinomycosis Mimicking Pelvic Malignancy

Abstract Asymptomatic female genital tract colonization with Actinomyces spp is not uncommon, particularly among intrauterine device users. Pelvic actinomycosis is an extremely rare disease. The clinical picture can resemble an advanced ovarian malignancy. We report a case of pelvic actinomycosis mi...

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Main Authors: Sofia Modesto Saramago, Joana Catarina Cominho, Sara Soares Marques Proença, Pedro João Casado Conde, Filomena Maria Pinheiro Nunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia 2019-08-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
Subjects:
pelvic neoplasms
differential diagnosis
actinomycosis
intrauterine devices
anti-bacterial agents
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