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Ureteric Obstruction Secondary to Pelvic Actinomycosis
Author(s) -
JACKSON A. E.,
PARRY J. R. W.,
SHAH P. J. R.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1988.tb04275.x
Subject(s) - actinomycosis , medicine , urology , general surgery , surgery
Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare cause of ureteric obstruction. The diagnosis is usually difficult and often only apparent after histological examination of an operative specimen. The following case led us to consider the aetiology, clinical findings and to review the management of reported cases.