Pelvic actinomycosis secondary to an intrauterine device

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2024 Dec;116(12):714-716. doi: 10.17235/reed.2023.10077/2023.

Abstract

Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection causing lesions and abscesses, often mimicking tumors. It commonly affects the cervicofacial, abdominal, and thoracic regions. We present a case of a woman with an intrauterine device (IUD) who developed an abscess and abdominal symptoms. Initial studies suggested a tumor, but biopsy revealed inflammation. Subsequently, she was diagnosed with Actinomyces Israelii infection, her IUDwas removed, and she was treated with penicillin, resulting in improvement. Pelvic actinomycosis is uncommon and often diagnosed late, often post-surgery, requiring combined surgical and medical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Actinomyces / isolation & purification
  • Actinomycosis* / complications
  • Actinomycosis* / microbiology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices* / adverse effects
  • Pelvic Infection* / etiology
  • Pelvic Infection* / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents

Supplementary concepts

  • Actinomyces israelii