JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
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Case Reports
Pelvic abscess caused by a slow growing anaerobic bacterium, Eggerthella lenta: First case report from Pakistan.
We report a case of intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) related pelvic abscess caused by a challenging to grow anaerobic Gram positive rod named Eggerthella lenta. A middle aged lady presented with complaints of lower abdomen pain, intermittent vaginal bleeding since two weeks. ⋯ Histopathological examination disclosed adenomyosis and chronic non-specific endometritis. Microbiological evaluation of pus aspirate grew Eggerthella lenta.