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[A false peritoneal carcinomatosis].

D Guinier1, P Mathieu, R Baulard

  • 1Service de chirurgie viscérale, digestive et cancérologique, unité de transplantation hépatique, CHU J.-Minjoz, 25000 Besançon, France. chirurgie-2@chu-besancon.fr <chirurgie-2@chu-besancon.fr>

Annales De Chirurgie
|March 24, 2005
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Abdominal actinomycosis, a rare peritoneal disease caused by Gram-positive bacteria, can mimic cancer. Prompt diagnosis and long-term antibiotics are crucial for recovery from this unusual infection.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Abdominal actinomycosis is an uncommon peritoneal infection caused by Actinomyces bacteria, typically found in the digestive and genital tracts.
  • These bacteria can form tumor-like masses in the peritoneum, often misdiagnosed as neoplastic disease.

Observation:

  • A 43-year-old woman presented with feverish bowel obstruction, a rare manifestation of abdominal actinomycosis.
  • Laparotomy revealed multiple peritoneal nodes, leading to a diagnosis via histologic study.

Findings:

  • Histologic examination confirmed abdominal actinomycosis, identifying the presence of Actinomyces bacteria.
  • The patient's condition was successfully treated with a prolonged course of antibiotics.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering unusual infections like abdominal actinomycosis in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses and obstructions.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are essential for favorable patient outcomes in abdominal actinomycosis.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal management strategies for abdominal actinomycosis may improve clinical practice.