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Tuberculosis, more commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease stemming from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it primarily impacts the lungs, TB can also affect other body areas. Given its severity and global impact, timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for controlling its spread and improving patient outcomes.
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Pulmonary actinomycosis, a rare lung infection, can mimic cancer. This case highlights the importance of considering actinomycosis in patients with non-specific symptoms and persistent lung consolidation, even after initial treatment.

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  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Pulmonary actinomycosis is an uncommon bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species.
  • It presents with nonspecific symptoms and imaging findings, often leading to diagnostic challenges.

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  • A 68-year-old male with diabetes and smoking history presented with anorexia and weight loss.
  • Chest CT revealed right upper lobe consolidation; transbronchial biopsy identified Actinomyces species.
  • Initial oral amoxicillin treatment showed disease progression on FDG-PET/CT, raising concern for malignancy.

Findings:

  • Pulmonary actinomycosis with suspected pyogenic superinfection was diagnosed.
  • The patient required a change in treatment regimen to intravenous amoxicillin/clavulanate followed by oral therapy.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diagnostic difficulty of pulmonary actinomycosis, especially when it mimics lung cancer.
  • Aggressive and prolonged antibiotic therapy is crucial for successful management.
  • Multimodality imaging, including FDG-PET/CT, can aid in monitoring treatment response and differentiating from malignancy.