Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection caused by the gram positive anaerobic bacteria that most commonly infects the cervicofacial region of the body. Rarely, it can infect the pelvis and typically presents in a nonspecific manner. Case Report: We present a case of a 43 year old female G6P6006 with Paragard® intrauterine device (IUD) who presented with purulent umbilical discharge and pelvic pain. Initial imaging was concerned for gastrointestinal or ovarian malignancy. Patient underwent diagnostic laparoscopy with pelvic washings and hysteroscopy D&C. Operative pathology returned with results for actinomyces (IUD likely source). Conclusion: While it is established IUDs can be associated with actinomyces infection, this case provides an example of how the illness may present clinically, oftentimes mimicking malignancy or tubo-ovarian abscess.
Authors: Locklear, Jacklyn, Gilbert, Rachel, Sukhavasi, Neelima, Sutton, Elizabeth
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2409986679