ACTINOMYCOTIC TUBOOVARIAN ABSCESS - DYNAM IC CT FINDINGS

Pelvic actinomycosis is uncommon and usually responsible for tuboovari an abscesses which are similar in aspect with nonactinomycotic abcesse s. They are usually a complication of an intra-uterine device (IUD) th at can be absent as in this case. The differential diagnosis is ovaria n cancer. The role of the dynamic CT scan for differential diagnosis i n this case is presented. Preoperative diagnosis in this affection is important because of the excellent response to Penicillin.