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Peritoneal Actinomycosis After Bariatric Surgery Mimicking a Peritoneal Carcinomatosis on 18 F-FDG PET/CT.
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Anatomopathology Department, Orléans University Hospital, Orléans, France.
Article Synopsis
- - A 54-year-old man experienced abdominal pain, ascites, and declining health, prompting medical imaging that suggested peritoneal carcinomatosis.
- - However, histological tests revealed the man had peritoneal actinomycosis, a rare infection that can follow digestive surgeries like bypass operations.
- - This condition can occur years after surgery due to a breach in the digestive barrier, and healthcare providers should keep it in mind when assessing patients post-bariatric surgery, especially when cancer is not present.
Confused Images Confused Eyes: A Case of Ultrasound Misdiagnosis of Pelvic Actinomycosis.
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August 2024
Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital (SAMS & SPPH, Affiliated Hospital of UESTC), Chengdu 610014, China.
Article Synopsis
- The article discusses a case of pelvic actinomycosis in a 52-year-old woman, initially misdiagnosed as an ovarian malignant tumor due to similar symptoms and imaging results.
- The patient's condition involved symptoms such as difficulty defecating, abdominal pain, and abnormal findings in biopsies and imaging, leading to the identification of Actinomyces infection.
- Treatment with penicillin and removal of her intrauterine device (IUD) significantly improved her health, highlighting the importance of recognizing actinomycosis in patients with abdominal masses and prior IUD use.
An actinomycosis infection resembling peritoneal dissemination of rectal cancer: a case report.
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Department of Surgery, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Kohasu, Oko-Cho, Nankoku, Kochi, 783-8505, Japan.
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- Actinomycosis, an uncommon and inflammatory infection usually caused by Actinomyces israelii, can be difficult to diagnose, especially in patients with a history of abdominal cancer due to lack of specific symptoms.
- A 72-year-old man with multiple abdominal surgeries for rectal cancer developed a mass that was initially thought to be a cancer recurrence, but it was later identified as an actinomyces infection after surgical resection.
- This case underscores the importance of careful histopathological evaluation of abdominal masses before initiating chemotherapy, particularly in patients with previous cancer treatments.
Mimicry of Rhabdomyosarcoma by Tonsillar Actinomycosis: Case Report.
Medicina (Kaunas)
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Specialization in Internal Medicine, Department of Health, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Cali 5183000, Colombia.
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- * A 51-year-old male with a history of cancer initially presented with severe pain and headaches, mistakenly thought to be a cancer recurrence, but was ultimately diagnosed with actinomycosis after thorough examinations.
- * Treatment involved long-term antibiotic therapy, highlighting the importance of recognizing actinomycosis in patients with complex medical histories to ensure timely and appropriate care.
Pulmonary mediastinal actinomycosis with "pound cake sign" on magnetic resonance imaging mimicking an infiltrative malignant tumor: A case report.
Radiol Case Rep
August 2024
Department of Radiology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyou-ku, Tokyo 113-8602, Japan.
Article Synopsis
- Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic infectious disease often misdiagnosed as cancer, leading to surgical biopsies, especially in chest cases.
- A 62-year-old man exhibited symptoms like fever and difficulty breathing, with imaging revealing a suspicious mass in his chest, which raised concerns for malignancy.
- Despite initial biopsies not confirming cancer, testing ultimately identified actinomycetes, and the patient improved significantly after antibiotic treatment.
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