title: Pelvic actinomycosis.
abstract: Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare chronic infection caused by bacteria of the family Actinomycetaceae. Prolonged use of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a well known risk factor. We report six patients with pelvic actinomycosis, all of whom had an IUD inserted for over six years. Diagnostic problems necessitated a laparotomy in all patients. The pathohistological diagnosis was based on the characteristic microscopic image and specific staining. The patients were treated with penicillin and amoxycillin for several months.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Perinatology, Maribor Teaching Hospital, Slovenia.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Gorisek
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rebersek-Gorisek
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kavalar
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Krajnc
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zavrsnik
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins; D000658:Amoxicillin