Abdominal actinomycosis. Complication of laparoscopy? Case report.
A 26 year old woman who had had an intrauterine contraceptive device had an abdominal mass due to actinomycosis excised three months after routine laparoscopy. The aetiology and possible association with laparoscopy is discussed.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*