Author/Editor		Gorišek, Borut; Reberšek-Gorišek, Helena; Kavalar, Rajko; Krajnc, Ivan; Završnik, Suzana
Title		Pelvic actinomycosis
Type		članek
Source		Wien Klin Wochenschr
Vol. and No.		Letnik 111, št. 15
Publication year		1999
Volume		str. 603-7
Language		eng
Abstract		Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare chronic infection caused by bacteria of the family Actinomycetaceae. Prolonged use of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a well known risk factor. We report six patients with pelvic actinomycosis, all of whom had an IUD inserted for over six years. Diagnostic problems necessitated a laparotomy in all patients. The pathohistological diagnosis was based on the characteristic microscopic image and specific staining. The patients were treated with penicillin and amoxycillin for several months.
Descriptors		ADNEXITIS ACTINOMYCOSIS ADULT AMOXICILLIN CHRONIC DISEASE INTRAUTERINE DEVICES MIDDLE AGE PENICILLINS