A Case of Tubo - Ovarian Actinomycosis

摘要

We presented a case of tubo-ovarian actinomycosis in a patient with an intrauterine device (IUD). The?patient was referred to our clinic with a diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease. Magnetic resonance?imaging analysis indicated a cystic lesion (6.6x8x8 cm) on the left over. After performing total abdominal?hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy, histopathological studies showed a tubo-ovarian abscess and typical sulphur granules surrounded by neutrophils associated with actinomycosis. This?case indicated that if clinicians are aware of actinomycosis in patients using IUCDs, the formation of?tubo-ovarian abscess and thus excessive surgical procedures can be prevented.