Actinomycosis of the cervix mimicking stage ii cervical cancer
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Authors
Ramya, Chitturi
Inuganti, Renuka V.
Vaddatti, Tejaswini
Shaik, Nasseruddin
Issue Date
2022-07-26
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Actinomycosis , Cervix , Histopathology
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Abstract
Actinomycosis is a chronic bacterial infection, characterized by suppurative and granulomatous inflammation. In humans, actinomycosis is most frequently caused by Actinomyces israelii. It is a normal commensal which becomes pathogenic upon any breach in the mucosa. We report the case of cervical actinomycosis in a 45-year-old female who had a mass per vagina for 2 years. There was no history of any intrauterine contraceptive device insertion. The radiological diagnosis was a neoplasm as the lesion is extending into the adjacent structures. Surgery was planned and a biopsy was taken which revealed Actinomyces. The patient was administered long-term penicillins and advised follow-up. Pelvic actinomycosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of pelvic masses. Even though actinomycosis can present as a large pelvic mass invading adjacent structures, it can be treated with medications and without any surgical intervention.
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Citation
Ramya, C., Inuganti, R. V., Vaddatti, T., & Shaik, N. (2022). Actinomycosis of the Cervix Mimicking Stage II Cervical Cancer. International journal of applied & basic medical research, 12(3), 214–216. https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_71_22
Publisher
International Journal of Applied & Basic Medical Research