Pelvic actinomycosis: two cases |
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Authors: | Mnif H Krichen Makni S Khabir A Samet Fakhfakh I Trabelsi K Charfi S Ellouze S Sellami Boudawara T |
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Affiliation: | Laboratoire d'anatomie et de cytologie pathologique, CHU de Habib-Bourguiba, 3029 Sfax, Tunisie. |
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Abstract: | INTRODUCTION: Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused by different Actinomyces species, mostly bacillus: the Actinomyces israeli. The pelvis location of this infection is rare. OBSERVATIONS: We report two cases of actinomycosis that were diagnosed after the surgical treatment of a suspected ovarian tumor and a suspected acute peritonitis. Diagnosis in both cases was based on the histopathologic findings. CONCLUSION: The incidence of pelvic actinomycosis is increasing since 1960 related to the frequent use of intra uterine device. The clinical symptomatology is not specific, simulating a neoplastic or an inflammatory process. The treatment combines operative and antibiotic therapy. |
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