Abdominal actinomycosis is a rare disease caused by a Gram-positive bacillus (Actinomyces). Liver manifestation is rare and, in patients with a history of cancer, differential diagnosis with secondary malignant disease can be difficult. Microbiological result is necessary for a correct diagnosis, though not always possible in preoperative workout. The authors present a case of hepatic actinomycosis that mimicked oncological disease and led to a more aggressive surgical approach.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8844254 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.21234 | DOI Listing |
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