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Mesenteric actinomycosis

Y L Chan1, C S Cheng, P W Ng

  • 1Department of Radiology, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital, Kowloon.

Abdominal Imaging
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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Abdominal actinomycosis can appear as a mesenteric mass on computed tomography (CT) scans. This case highlights the importance of considering this rare infection when evaluating such lesions.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Abdominal actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection often presenting as a mass.
  • It can mimic malignant tumors, posing diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A computed tomography (CT) scan revealed an isolated mesenteric mass.
  • The mass exhibited radiating linear and nodular densities.

Findings:

  • The imaging features suggested a mesenteric tumor with desmoplastic reaction.
  • Histopathological confirmation identified the mass as actinomycosis.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need to include actinomycosis in the differential diagnosis of mesenteric masses.
  • Radiological-pathological correlation is crucial for accurate diagnosis of uncommon abdominal infections.