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Summary
We report a case of abdomino-pelvic actinomycosis in a intrauterine device user. The clinical picture is that of an atypical case of pelvic inflammatory disease, mimicking pseudotumoral adnexal or abdominal masses.
Its related to the prolonged use of intrauterine devices.
Resumen
Presentamos un caso de actinomicosis abdomino-pélvica en una paciente portadora de DIU. El cuadro se presenta con características de enfermedad pélvica atípica y simula una masa anexial seudotumoral.
Destacamos su estrecha asociación con el uso prolongado de dispositivos intrauterinos.
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