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Case Series of Abdominal Actinomycosis: An Old Diagnostic Conundrum.
Cureus
September 2024
General and Colorectal Surgery, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, GBR.
Abdominal actinomycosis is a rare disease caused by the bacteria. We report a case series of two similar cases with a mismatch between the initial differential diagnosis, the radiological findings, the surgical findings, and the actual histological result. The first case is a 25-year-old woman with a month's history of right-sided abdominal pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImaging findings in inflammatory disease of the genital organs.
Jpn J Radiol
April 2024
Department of Radiology, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-8575, Japan.
Article Synopsis
- The review examines inflammatory diseases affecting both male and female genital organs, covering their epidemiology, causes, symptoms, and imaging results.
- It highlights pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in females, often due to STIs, while also noting rare causes like actinomycosis and tuberculosis.
- For males, the review discusses infections of the reproductive system, includes uncommon conditions like Zinner syndrome, and emphasizes the importance of imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications and infertility.
A pictorial review of genitourinary infections and inflammations.
Clin Imaging
December 2023
University of California, Los Angeles, United States.
Article Synopsis
- The paper reviews various infectious and inflammatory diseases affecting the genitourinary system, highlighting both common and rare conditions.
- It covers a wide range of diseases, including acute cystitis, pyelonephritis, and several more obscure infections and complications.
- Emphasis is placed on the importance for radiologists to recognize these conditions and their potential complications during evaluations.
Pseudo tumor pelvic actinomycosis revealed by colonic obstruction with hydronephrosis: Can extensive surgery be avoided? A case report.
Womens Health (Lond)
November 2023
Department of Surgical Oncology, Regional Hospital of Jendouba, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.
Article Synopsis
- Pelvic actinomycosis related to an intrauterine device is a rare chronic infection that can lead to serious complications, like colonic obstruction and hydronephrosis.
- Difficulty in diagnosing this condition often results from vague symptoms that can mimic pelvic cancer, making it challenging to identify early on.
- A case study involving a 67-year-old woman illustrates the diagnosis and surgical management of the condition, highlighting the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy in treating the infection and avoiding more invasive surgical procedures.
Educational Case: Pelvic actinomycosis masquerading as an ovarian tumor.
Acad Pathol
November 2022
Department of Microbiology & Molecular Cell Biology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.
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