[Pelvic actinomycosis in IUD wearers. A case report].
The author describes a case of pelvic actinomyces in woman using intrauterine contraceptive device, in support of frequent association on two conditions. The woman was treated by surgery. Moreover, the author underlines the difficulty in diagnosis, which explains the frequent recourse to surgery.
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Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile Teresa Masselli-Mascia, San Severo, Foggia.
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010388:Pelvis; D013997:Time Factors
Actinomicosi pelvica in portatrici di IUD. Presentazione di un caso.