Pelvic Actinomycosis: a report of two cases with different presentations

Actinomycosisisa type of bacterial infection which manifests in a subacute and chronic manner. It is characterized by a contiguous spread with suppuration and granulomatous inflammation. Actinomycesis a normal flora inhabiting the oral cavity, gastrointestinal and urogenital tract. Thecommonesttype...

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Main Authors: Teoh, Soo Huat, Mohd Sopian, Mastura, Draman, Nani, Devaraj, Navin Kumar
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Published: Basement Barkat Center 2020
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author Teoh, Soo Huat
Mohd Sopian, Mastura
Draman, Nani
Devaraj, Navin Kumar
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Mohd Sopian, Mastura
Draman, Nani
Devaraj, Navin Kumar
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description Actinomycosisisa type of bacterial infection which manifests in a subacute and chronic manner. It is characterized by a contiguous spread with suppuration and granulomatous inflammation. Actinomycesis a normal flora inhabiting the oral cavity, gastrointestinal and urogenital tract. Thecommonesttype of infection is the cervico facial followed by abdominal and thoracic type. Pelvic actinomycosisis a subtype of abdominal actinomycosis and it is commonly associated with intrauterine contraception device (IUCD) use. The most challenging aspect in management of actinomycosis is to reach the diagnosis early. In cases diagnosed early, removal of IUCD with antibiotic treatment may lead to complete remission averting operative measure and its’ complications. We reporttwo cases of pelvic actinomycosis with different presentations. The first case was diagnosed after patient was operated for suspected gynaecological malignancy while the second case was diagnosed with Papanicolaou smear from routine cervical cancer screening.
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spelling upm.eprints-870802023-09-18T02:59:54Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/87080/ Pelvic Actinomycosis: a report of two cases with different presentations Teoh, Soo Huat Mohd Sopian, Mastura Draman, Nani Devaraj, Navin Kumar Actinomycosisisa type of bacterial infection which manifests in a subacute and chronic manner. It is characterized by a contiguous spread with suppuration and granulomatous inflammation. Actinomycesis a normal flora inhabiting the oral cavity, gastrointestinal and urogenital tract. Thecommonesttype of infection is the cervico facial followed by abdominal and thoracic type. Pelvic actinomycosisis a subtype of abdominal actinomycosis and it is commonly associated with intrauterine contraception device (IUCD) use. The most challenging aspect in management of actinomycosis is to reach the diagnosis early. In cases diagnosed early, removal of IUCD with antibiotic treatment may lead to complete remission averting operative measure and its’ complications. We reporttwo cases of pelvic actinomycosis with different presentations. The first case was diagnosed after patient was operated for suspected gynaecological malignancy while the second case was diagnosed with Papanicolaou smear from routine cervical cancer screening. Basement Barkat Center 2020-01 Article PeerReviewed Teoh, Soo Huat and Mohd Sopian, Mastura and Draman, Nani and Devaraj, Navin Kumar (2020) Pelvic Actinomycosis: a report of two cases with different presentations. Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, 14 (1). 253 - 255. ISSN 1996-7195; ESSN: 2957-899X https://pjmhsonline.com
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Mohd Sopian, Mastura
Draman, Nani
Devaraj, Navin Kumar
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title Pelvic Actinomycosis: a report of two cases with different presentations
title_full Pelvic Actinomycosis: a report of two cases with different presentations
title_fullStr Pelvic Actinomycosis: a report of two cases with different presentations
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title_short Pelvic Actinomycosis: a report of two cases with different presentations
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