[Pelvic actinomycosis: two cases]

Autor: H, Mnif, S, Krichen Makni, A, Khabir, I, Samet Fakhfakh, K, Trabelsi, S, Charfi, S, Ellouze, T, Sellami Boudawara
Jazyk: francouzština
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: La Revue de medecine interne. 27(12)
ISSN: 0248-8663
Popis: Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused by different Actinomyces species, mostly bacillus: the Actinomyces israeli. The pelvis location of this infection is rare.We report two cases of actinomycosis that were diagnosed after the surgical treatment of a suspected ovarian tumor and a suspected acute peritonitis. Diagnosis in both cases was based on the histopathologic findings.The incidence of pelvic actinomycosis is increasing since 1960 related to the frequent use of intra uterine device. The clinical symptomatology is not specific, simulating a neoplastic or an inflammatory process. The treatment combines operative and antibiotic therapy.
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