Actinomycosis: an unusual cause of unresectable rectal cancer
2013 ◽
Vol 95
(6)
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pp. e4-e6
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We present a very unusual case of a woman with an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) who developed pelvic actinomycosis during long course chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer, which presented a significant diagnostic challenge and eventually rendered the cancer unresectable. IUCDs are often implicated in the development of pelvic actinomycosis but there is no current evidence or guideline to suggest that they should be removed prior to oncological treatment. Owing to the devastating consequences of this combination of disease, we suggest that it may be prudent to remove IUCDs in this setting.
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