title: "Miliary" actinomycosis.
abstract: Disseminated actinomycosis with hematogenous spread to the lungs is rare. A fatal case is reported, with the primary site of infection in the pelvis, in a woman with an intrauterine contraceptive device.
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000635:transmission*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000635:transmission*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis; D011859:Radiography