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Recurrent endobronchial actinomycosis following an interventional procedure
Arjun Padmanabhan1, Abin Varghese Thomas1
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Lung India : Official Organ of Indian Chest Society
|April 1, 2017
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of recurrent endobronchial actinomycosis in a 61-year-old male. The infection involved multiple bronchial sites after a prior endobronchial procedure.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic bacterial infection caused by anaerobic bacteria.
- Thoracic actinomycosis accounts for about 15% of all cases.
- Endobronchial actinomycosis is an uncommon manifestation of the disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of recurrent endobronchial actinomycosis.
- To highlight the unusual presentation and progression of the infection.
- To discuss the potential link between endobronchial procedures and disease development.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 61-year-old male patient.
- Review of clinical history, diagnostic findings, and treatment course.
- Literature review on endobronchial and recurrent actinomycosis.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with recurrent endobronchial actinomycosis.
- The infection recurred in distinct locations within the bronchial tree.
- The disease onset followed an endobronchial procedure.
Conclusions:
- Recurrent endobronchial actinomycosis is exceptionally rare.
- Endobronchial procedures may be a predisposing factor for actinomycosis.
- This case underscores the importance of considering actinomycosis in complex pulmonary infections.