Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1998 Sep;41(9):2488-2490.

A Case of Pelvic Actinomycosis Associated with Intrauterine Contraceptive Device

• Hur T
• Yang NH
• Kim DS
• Lee MA
• Cho SJ

Abstract

Actinomycosis is a slowly progressive infection due to an anaerobic gram-positive bacterium. Actinomycotic infection of the female genital tract are rare. The presence of a long-standing intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a well-known risk factor in young women. The diagnosis is frequently missed preoperatively. Actinomyces infection should be born in mind in the differential diagnosis of a young female with an IUD, fever, and abdominal mass. All patients with IUDs should undergo annual cytologic smears. We have experenced a case of pelvic actinomycosis associated with IUD and report this case with a brief review of literatures.

Keyword

Pelvic actinomycosis; Intrauterine contraceptive device ( IUD )

MeSH Terms

Actinomycosis*
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Fever
Humans
Intrauterine Devices*
Risk Factors