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Renal Actinomycosis in Humans-A Narrative Review
Ilias Giannakodimos1, Afroditi Ziogou2, Alexios Giannakodimos2
1Third Department of Urology, Attikon University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 124 62 Athens, Greece.
Microorganisms
|September 28, 2024
Summary
Actinomycosis of the kidney is a rare condition that presents with non-specific symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. This review highlights diagnostic and treatment strategies for renal actinomycosis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Renal actinomycosis is an exceptionally rare infection.
- It often presents with non-specific clinical and imaging findings, complicating diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on primary renal actinomycosis.
- To highlight diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for this rare entity.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of existing literature on renal actinomycosis.
- Systematic search for case reports and studies detailing diagnosis and management.
Main Results:
- Fever is a common symptom (56.25%).
- Risk factors include urogenital surgery, urolithiasis, and urogenital cancer.
- Imaging modalities include ultrasonography and CT scans.
- Treatment often involves a combination of antibiotics and surgery.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and confirmation via histology or cultures.
- This review consolidates current knowledge on managing renal actinomycosis.
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