1. [Genital actinomycosis. Diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties. Report of three cases].
- Author
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Atallah D, Lizee DS, Van den Akker M, Gadonneix P, Tranbaloc P, and Villet R
- Subjects
- Actinomycosis drug therapy, Adult, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Diagnosis, Differential, Female, Genital Diseases, Female drug therapy, Genital Diseases, Female microbiology, Humans, Middle Aged, Actinomycosis diagnosis, Genital Diseases, Female diagnosis
- Abstract
Genital actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection affecting women of child-bearing age, which is sometimes related to the use of an IUD or an intra-vaginal pessary. Nevertheless, this relationship is at best tenous and actinomycosis is not the only bacterial infection caused by IUD use. Genital actinomycosis often occurs as a pelvic tumour which is sometimes difficult to correctly diagnose and consequently treat accordingly. Rapid diagnosis is essential in order to avoid any irreparable tissue damage. Treatment of this condition consists of a combination of antibiotics and surgery to achieve complete recovery. Three cases are described.
- Published
- 1999