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Pelvic actinomycosis: a case report.

Terry S Dunn¹, Clay Cothren, Laura Klein

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, Colorado, USA. tdunn@dhha.org

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine

|June 20, 2006

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Pelvic actinomycosis, a rare infection associated with intrauterine devices (IUDs), can occur even after IUD removal. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe complications.

Area of Science:

Gynecology
Infectious Diseases
Microbiology

Background:

Pelvic actinomycosis is an uncommon condition with varied clinical presentations.
Actinomyces species are known to be associated with the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs).

Observation:

A 28-year-old woman with an intrauterine device (IUD) presented with an incomplete abortion.
Following IUD removal, she developed symptoms consistent with pelvic inflammatory disease.
Pathology revealed diffuse actinomycosis of the pelvic organs, appendix, and bowel mucosa.

Findings:

Actinomyces infection was confirmed via Pap smear prior to the diagnosis of pelvic actinomycosis.
The infection persisted and disseminated despite the removal of the intrauterine device (IUD).

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Implications:

Intrauterine device (IUD) use is a risk factor for pelvic actinomycosis.
Removal of the IUD may not be sufficient for treating established actinomycosis.
Early diagnosis and aggressive antibiotic therapy are essential for managing pelvic actinomycosis and preventing complications.