| Pelvic Actinomycosis
of Sigmoid Colon Associated with an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device: A Case Report |
| S상 결장에 발생된 골반내 방선균증 1례 |
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송윤호; 하연옥; 김종인 |
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| Abstract |
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Actinomycosis is a chronic;
progressive; suppurative disease characterized by formation of multiple abscesses; draining sinuses; abundant granulation and dense fibrous tissue. Pelvic actinomycosis is being reported with increasing frequency in association with intrauterine contraceptive devices; and the most common organism is Actinomyces israelii found endogenously in the human oral cavity; upper gastrointestinal tract and lower female genital tract. The appearance of sulfur granules in the lesions; sinus walls or discharges of involved tissue is characteristic finding; The changes created by actinomycosis can masquerade as a malignant process that is very difficult to differentiate; often requiring surgical intervention with resection.
We experienced a case of pelvic actinomycosis associated with an intrauterine contraceptive device and present the case with brief review of literature.
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| Key Words:
Actinomycosis,
Intrauterine contraceptive device |
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