Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1999 Feb;42(2):416-419.

A Case of Tubo - Pelvic Actinomycosis

• Yoon HJ
• Kim B
• Lee SH
• Jun HA
• Jung JG

Abstract

Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare disease, and has variable clinical manifestations and courses, which make it difficult to diagnose the disease initially. We experienced a pelvic actinomycosis in a woman who complained vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain, and had not been carring a intrauterine contraceptive device. This infection results in tissue destruction, fibrosis, and the formation of draining sinuses. We describe the case with brief review of clinical diagnosis and management.

Keyword

Pelvic actinomycosis; Tissue destruction; Fibrosis

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Pain
Actinomycosis*
Diagnosis
Female
Fibrosis
Humans
Intrauterine Devices
Rare Diseases
Vaginal Discharge