Pelvic actinomycosis with hydronephrosis and colon stricture simulating an advanced ovarian cancer.
10.3802/jgo.2008.19.2.154
- Author:
Yoo Kyung LEE
1
;
Jae Man BAE
;
Yeon Jin PARK
;
Sang Yoon PARK
;
Seung Yong JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Actinomycosis;
Ovarian neoplasms;
Hydronephrosis
- MeSH:
Actinomycosis;
Colon;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Humans;
Hydronephrosis;
Lymph Nodes;
Ovarian Neoplasms
- From:Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
2008;19(2):154-156
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pelvic actinomycosis is an uncommon disease in humans. It has nonspecific and variable clinical features, and thus it is difficult to diagnose. Moreover, appropriate management is delayed or overlooked because it can sometimes simulate advanced ovarian cancer. We report a case of pelvic actinomycosis which manifested with hydronephrosis and bowel stricture, lymph node enlargement and increased level of tumor marker caused by a large pelvic mass. Since this case showed clinical findings mimicking an advanced ovarian carcinoma, it was surgically diagnosed as actinomycosis after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
