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Lumbosacral actinomycosis in an immunocompetent individual: An extremely rare case

V R Patil1, A R Joshi1, S S Joshi1

  • 1Department of Pathology, Shrimati Kashibai Navale Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine
|January 6, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Actinomycosis, a rare bacterial infection, can affect the spinal cord, even in healthy individuals. This case highlights a 30-year-old male with spinal actinomycosis presenting as lower limb weakness, mimicking other serious conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Actinomycosis is caused by gram-positive, commensal bacteria that can lead to widespread lesions in immunocompromised individuals.
  • Spinal cord involvement, though uncommon, can occur and present with significant neurological deficits.
  • Differentiating spinal actinomycosis from other pathologies like tuberculosis or lymphoma is crucial for appropriate management.
Keywords:
Actinomycosisimmunocompetentlumbosacral spine

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