Clinical Features of Abdominopelvic Actinomycosis: Report of Twenty Cases and Literature Review
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 555-559, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Intrabdominal actinomycosis is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. This chronic infection has a propensity to mimic many other diseases and may present with a wide variety of symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristic clinical features with review of the literature. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We retrospectively analyzed 22 patients with intrabdominal actinomycosis between January 2000 and January 2006.RESULTS:
There were two men and 20 women with a mean age of 42.8 years (range, 24 - 69). Twelve patients presented with masses or abdominal pain, whereas 3 patients presented with acute appendicitis. The rate of performing an emergency surgery was 50% due to symptoms of peritonitis. The mean size of tumor was 5.5 cm (range, 2.5 - 11.0). Sixty percent (n = 12) of female patients had intrauterine device (IUD). The average time to definite diagnosis was 10.6 days.CONCLUSION:
Intrabdominal abdominal actinomycosis must first be suspected in any women with a history of current or recent IUD use who presents abdominal pain. If recognized preoperatively, a limited surgical procedure, may spare the patient from an extensive operation.
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Asunto principal:
Peritonitis
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Actinomicosis
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Dolor Abdominal
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Dispositivos Intrauterinos
Límite:
Adulto
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Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Año:
2009
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