Actinomycosis mimicking pelvic malignancy.
Pelvic actinomyces, usually a complication of an intrauterine device (IUD), is uncommon and may present a diagnostic dilemma because of an atypical clinical presentation. We present a patient with a cervical tumor, extensive parametrial induration with involvement of the posterior bladder wall, and regional lymph nodes which mimicked advanced cervical cancer and presented a significant diagnostic problem.
Snowman
B A
BA
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, MI 48201.
Malviya
V K
VK
Brown
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W
Malone
J M
JM
Deppe
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G
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*