Abstract
Actinomyces is an aerobic, Gram positive bacteria saprophyte of the genital tract. The endometrial involvement is extremely rare. The authors report two cases of pelvic actinomycosis in a 58 and 55 year old women, the second using intrauterine device for 11 years.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Actinomycosis / etiology
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Actinomycosis / pathology*
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Endometrium / pathology*
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Female
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Humans
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Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects*
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Middle Aged
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Uterine Diseases / etiology
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Uterine Diseases / microbiology
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Uterine Diseases / pathology*