Large Bowel Obstruction in a Young Woman Simulating a Malignant Neoplasm: A Case Report of Actinomyces Infection. (27th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nissi, R.; Blanco Sequeiros, R. B.; Lappi-Blanco, E.; Karjula, H.; Talvensaari-Mattila, A.
• Other Names: Fagotti A. Academic Editor.; Gbolade B. A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-06-27
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/756768
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Pelvic and intra-abdominal Actinomycosis can be difficult to diagnose preoperatively and it may also mimic many other diseases, including malignancies. We present a patient with pelvic Actinomycosis probably caused by a long-standing intrauterine device (IUD). We emphasize the challenges in diagnostic process and stress that though a rare disease, intra-abdominal Actinomycosis should be suspected in cases with intra-abdominal mass of uncertain etiology. The early recognition may spare the patient from extensive surgical operation.