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Abdominal actinomycosis: evaluation by computed tomography.

L A Harris1, J J DeCosse, A Dannenberg

  • 1Department of Medicine, Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|February 1, 1989
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Abdominal actinomycosis, a rare condition, can present as a large mass. This case highlights clinical features and diagnostic imaging, including CT scans, for effective evaluation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical microbiology
  • Abdominal imaging
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection affecting multiple organs.
  • Abdominal involvement occurs in approximately 20% of cases.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old woman presented with a large abdominal mass.
  • The mass was diagnosed as actinomycosis.

Findings:

  • The case illustrates characteristic clinical and pathological features of abdominal actinomycosis.
  • Barium examination and computed tomography (CT) were crucial for diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of abdominal actinomycosis relies on understanding its presentation.
  • Advanced imaging techniques like CT are vital for evaluating abdominal masses of unclear etiology.

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