Abstract
Genital actinomycosis infections are relatively rare and show a strong coincidence with long-lasting IUD application. Two patients without symptoms, where diagnosis was made by means of Papanicolaou smears were compared with two patients, where removal of a tubo-ovarian mass led to diagnosis. A general agreement about diagnosis and especially screening tests is still missing, but there seems to be a consensus regarding the types of IUD, the duration of use, and the sexual behaviour of the couple.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Abscess / diagnosis
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Abdominal Abscess / etiology
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Abdominal Abscess / surgery
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Actinomycosis / diagnosis
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Actinomycosis / surgery
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Actinomycosis / transmission*
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Adult
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Intrauterine Devices*
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Intrauterine Devices, Copper
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Papanicolaou Test
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / diagnosis
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / etiology*
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / surgery
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Penicillins / administration & dosage
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Vaginal Smears