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Ovarian actinomycosis during first-trimester pregnancy
Advances in Contraception : the Official Journal of the Society for the Advancement of Contraception
|June 1, 1987
Summary
This case report details a rare actinomycotic ovarian abscess in a pregnant patient using an intrauterine device (IUD). Treatment involved antibiotics and oophorectomy, with pregnancy progression being secondary.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection that can affect various organs, including the ovaries.
- Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are associated with an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease and infections.
- Ovarian abscesses during pregnancy are uncommon and pose risks to both mother and fetus.