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Tubo-ovarian abscess secondary to actinomycosis: unexpected presentation and its treatment

Author: Magdy Moustafa

Published in: Gynecological Surgery | Issue 1/2015

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This is a case of an ovarian actinomycosis diagnosed as a complex ovarian cyst by ultrasound in asymptomatic patient. The ovarian tumour markers were within normal. The tube and ovary were removed laparoscopically. She received 2 weeks of daily IV 1 g of ceftriaxone, followed by 6 months of oral amoxicillin. CT scan did not show evidence of actinomycosis elsewhere. She did not give any history of intrauterine contraceptive use.

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Title: Tubo-ovarian abscess secondary to actinomycosis: unexpected presentation and its treatment
Author: Magdy Moustafa
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Gynecological Surgery / Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 1613-2076
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10397-014-0871-3

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