Pulmonary actinomycosis as a pseudotumor: a rare presentation

J Bras Pneumol. 2011 Sep-Oct;37(5):689-93. doi: 10.1590/s1806-37132011000500018.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

Some lung diseases are true diagnostic challenges due to their various clinical presentations. Actinomycosis is one such disease, potentially affecting various organs and systems. We report the case of a patient with pulmonary actinomycosis as a pseudotumor, which is usually only diagnosed by thoracotomy or thoracoscopy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Rare Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Thoracoscopy