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Abdominal actinomycosis complicated with hydronephrosis.

Chien-Heng Lin1, An-Chyi Chen, Hsiao-Chuan Lin

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi
|November 9, 2005
PubMed
Summary

A 16-year-old boy experienced abdominal actinomycosis, a rare infection causing an inflammatory mass. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention followed by penicillin treatment led to a full recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces bacteria.
  • Abdominal actinomycosis is a rare manifestation, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and oliguria.
  • Computed tomography revealed a ureteral-obstructing inflammatory mass causing hydronephrosis.

Findings:

  • Exploratory laparotomy confirmed abdominal actinomycosis.
  • Histopathology showed characteristic sulfur granules and filamentous bacteria.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering actinomycosis in abdominal masses.

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  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy, such as penicillin, are crucial for successful treatment and complete recovery.