A case of pelvic actinomyosis presenting as an advanced ovarian malignancy.
- Author:
Yoon A JUNG
1
;
Young Han PARK
;
Jung Bae KANG
;
Sung Joo KIM
;
Chae Chun RHIM
;
Pong Rheem JANG
;
Kwang Seon MIN
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hallym University Medical School, Anyang, Korea. drparkyh@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Actinomyosis;
Hydronephrosis;
Lymph node enlargement;
Malignancy
- MeSH:
Actinomyces;
Actinomycosis;
Female;
Hydronephrosis;
Intrauterine Devices;
Lymph Nodes;
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease;
Ureteral Obstruction
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2009;52(12):1344-1349
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pelvic actinomycosis is an infrequent chronic suppurative granulomatous disease, caused by a gram-positive bands Actinomyces israelii. It is often reported as a complicated case of an intrauterine device (IUD). Ureteral obstruction and subsequent hydronephrosis are rare complications of pelvic inflammatory disease. Sometimes pelvic actinomyosis is simulating ovarian malignancy. We report a case combined with hydronephrosis, multiple pelvic lymph nodes enlargements and elevated CA 125 as complications of pelvic actinomycosis.
