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Abdominal actinomycosis.

A Hadary, O Z Lernau, S Nissan

    Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
    |August 1, 1986
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    Abdominal actinomycosis is rare in children and difficult to diagnose due to non-specific symptoms. Early diagnosis and prolonged antibiotic treatment are crucial for managing this serious condition.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Abdominal actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection, particularly in pre-pubertal children.
    • The condition presents with non-specific symptoms, complicating early diagnosis.
    • Historically, abdominal actinomycosis carried a high mortality rate.

    Observation:

    • A pediatric patient presented with a flank abscess, a late complication of a perforated appendix.
    • Diagnosis was confirmed through biopsy and microbial culture, identifying Actinomyces.

    Findings:

    • The patient received prolonged chemotherapy, including intravenous penicillin and metronidazole.
    • Successful treatment led to the resolution of the abdominal actinomycosis.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights diagnostic challenges in pediatric actinomycosis.
    • Effective management requires a high index of suspicion and appropriate, extended antimicrobial therapy.
    • Further research into optimal treatment protocols for childhood actinomycosis is warranted.