Abdominal Actinomycosis in Children: A Case Report and Literature Review

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2017 Mar;36(3):e76-e79. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001416.

Abstract

Abdominal actinomycosis is an uncommon pediatric infection that often manifests with a tumor-like lesion. We describe a previously healthy 11-year-old girl who presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain and drainage. Computed tomography scan showed an abdominal wall mass. Surgical debridement cultures grew Actinomyces meyeri. Literature review identified 18 additional pediatric cases since 1964 that we have summarized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Actinomycosis*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intraabdominal Infections*
  • Penicillins / administration & dosage
  • Penicillins / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Penicillins