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Postpartum pyomyoma due to Mycoplasma hominis : A case report.
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Case reports in women's health [Case Rep Womens Health] 2022 Oct 13; Vol. 36, pp. e00456. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Oct 13 (Print Publication: 2022). - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Pyomyoma is a rare condition that causes fever and abdominal pain associated with pregnancy, especially in the postpartum period. An appropriate diagnosis and early medical intervention are required to prevent serious complications. A 38-year-old primigravida with uterine fibroids had fever from the 11th day after cesarean section. The fever did not resolve despite repeated daily administration of broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics for 2 weeks. Although the physical examination did not show any lower abdominal pain, a pelvic magnetic resonance scan revealed degenerative fibroids, and myomectomy was performed. Yellow-greenish odorless pus inside the uterus was detected, and Mycoplasma hominis was detected in the pus culture. Mycoplasma species are resistant to broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotics and can cause pyomyoma. Pyomyomas may not cause uterine tenderness, and the causative organism may be difficult to identify; therefore, additional imaging studies should be considered.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this case report.<br /> (© 2022 The Authors.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2214-9112
- Volume :
- 36
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Case reports in women's health
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 36281242
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crwh.2022.e00456