Ovarian actinomycosis developed during the use of a plastic intrauterine contraceptive device.
The case of a primary ovarian actinomycosis developed during the use of a Szontágh--Szereday type plastic IUD is presented. After a radical operation the patient was discharged in a good condition but 40 days later had to be readmitted because of a pelvic and abdominal wall abscess. After local surgery and massive penicillin treatment she is free of complaints. It is assumed that the IUD had a pathomechanical role.
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D010969:Plastics
D010969:Plastics