Publications by authors named "Muhamad I Muzakky"
J Surg Case Rep
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Actinomycosis is a rare chronic infection caused by Actinomyces bacteria, often misdiagnosed as cancer due to its similar presentation, particularly in cases with weakened mucosal barriers.
- A 58-year-old woman presented with severe abdominal pain and underwent tests revealing a mass that was mistaken for colitis before surgery found an adherent mass involving the sigmoid colon.
- Diagnosis relied on biopsy showing characteristic sulfur granules after negative cultures, and she was treated successfully with antibiotics after surgery, highlighting the importance of histopathological examination for accurate diagnosis.
