Actinomycosis mimicing advanced cancer

Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2008 Oct;118(10):581-4.

Abstract

Actinomycosis is a rare infectious inflammatory disease caused by the bacteria of the Actinomyces species. Infection occurs following damage to the skin or mucous membrane. This report presents a case of a 50-year-old female patient with subfebrile temperature, weight loss and pain, who used to have an intrauterine device. Masses suggestive of an advanced cancer were detected in her pelvis and abdominal cavity. A diagnosis of actinomycosis was made after histopathological examination of the tissue sample.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Actinomyces / isolation & purification*
  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Actinomycosis / microbiology
  • Actinomycosis / pathology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents