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  • Surgical Oncology

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  • Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species.
  • Abdominal actinomycosis presents with non-specific symptoms, often mimicking malignancy or other inflammatory conditions.
  • Intrauterine devices are a known risk factor for pelvic and abdominal actinomycosis.

Observation:

  • A computed tomography scan revealed an abdominal inflammatory mass in a female patient.
  • The patient had a history of intrauterine device use.
  • Omental actinomycosis was suspected based on imaging and clinical presentation.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of omental actinomycosis.
  • The patient underwent successful laparoscopic resection of the affected omentum.
  • Prolonged antibiotic therapy was administered post-operatively.

Implications:

  • Abdominal actinomycosis should be included in the differential diagnosis for unexplained abdominal masses.
  • Laparoscopic surgery offers a minimally invasive approach for treating omental actinomycosis.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in abdominal actinomycosis.