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[Pulmonary actinomycosis developing diffuse phregmone after pneumonectomy].

H Oura1, H Aikawa, M Handa

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Iwate Prefectural Central Hospital, Morioka, Japan.

Kyobu Geka. the Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery
|May 24, 2006
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This case report details a rare instance of pulmonary actinomycosis, a chronic lung infection often mistaken for lung cancer. Diagnosis required surgery, highlighting the challenges in identifying this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Microbiology

Background:

  • Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare, chronic bacterial infection.
  • It often presents with symptoms mimicking other lung pathologies like cancer.

Observation:

  • A 75-year-old male presented with chest pain and a lung mass identified via X-ray and CT.
  • Initial bronchoscopy was inconclusive, necessitating surgical exploration (thoracotomy).

Findings:

  • Pathological examination of the resected lung revealed sulfur granules, confirming pulmonary actinomycosis.
  • Post-operative diffuse phregmone was treated with a 6-month course of benzylpenicillin potassium.

Implications:

  • Pulmonary actinomycosis diagnosis is frequently delayed due to non-specific imaging findings.

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  • Thoracotomy remains a key diagnostic method for suspected pulmonary actinomycosis.
  • Early and prolonged antibiotic therapy is crucial for managing this infection.