AI Article Synopsis
- - Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species that leads to chronic inflammation in the lungs.
- - Its symptoms and imaging results can closely resemble those of tuberculosis, aspergillosis, or cancer, which can lead to misdiagnosis.
- - The condition is often overlooked, so it’s important to consider pulmonary actinomycosis in patients with ongoing lung issues.
Article Abstract
Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare chronic granulomatous bacterial disease caused by Actinomyces species. Given its nonspecific clinical and radiological manifestations, the diagnosis might be delayed or even missed. Pulmonary actinomycosis mimics tuberculosis, aspergillosis, or malignancy both clinically and radiographically, and it should be considered in patients with chronic lung diseases.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9272206 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6031 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
A case of pneumonia caused by infection with Tropheryma whipplei complicated by cryptococcus during treatment with a Janus kinase inhibitor: a case report.
BMC Pulm Med
December 2024
Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, China.
This report describes the case of a 41-year-old male patient complaining of a hacking cough. The patient was treated with a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor for psoriasis. Blood tests revealed mild lymphopenia and high levels of serum cryptococcal antigen.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPulmonary actinomycosis complicating COVID-19 pneumonia in an immunocompetent patient: a case report.
Future Sci OA
December 2024
Pulmonology Department, Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital Nabeul University of Tunis El Manar, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Article Synopsis
- - A case study reports a 48-year-old male smoker who developed pyopneumothorax after experiencing pneumonia caused by COVID-19, requiring oxygen support and antibiotic treatment.
- - After initial recovery, he experienced hemoptysis, leading to a diagnosis of actinomycosis through endoscopic biopsy histopathology.
- - The patient responded well to prolonged antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin, highlighting the need to consider pulmonary actinomycosis in patients displaying lasting respiratory symptoms post-COVID-19.
Rationale: Pulmonary sequestration (PS), a rare pulmonary disease, arises from congenital pulmonary vascular dysplasia. Meanwhile, pulmonary actinomycosis is a purulent infection of lung lesions triggered by the inhalation of actinomycetes, which is also uncommon. Even rarer is the occurrence of pulmonary actinomycete infection secondary to PS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActinomycosis of the Forearm: An Unusual Presentation of an Early Event.
Cureus
September 2024
Department of Dermatology, Coimbra Local Health Unit, Coimbra, PRT.
Article Synopsis
- Actinomycosis is a rare chronic infection primarily affecting areas like the face, lungs, or reproductive system, caused by Actinomyces bacteria.
- The disease leads to symptoms like abscesses, fistulas, and tissue damage, potentially mimicking cancerous conditions.
- A unique case of cutaneous actinomycosis on the forearm occurred without known triggers, but it was successfully treated with long-term antibiotic therapy.
Pulmonary actinomycosis misdiagnosed as lung cancer: a case report.
J Int Med Res
September 2024
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the Affiliated Jiangyin People's Hospital of Southeast University Medical College, Jiangyin 214400, China.
Article Synopsis
- Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare infectious lung disease that can be confused with lung cancer, making early diagnosis difficult and often leading to misdiagnosis.
- A case study is presented where a patient underwent surgery believing they had lung cancer, but post-surgery results revealed it was actually pulmonary actinomycosis.
- The report aims to highlight important diagnostic and treatment information to help healthcare professionals minimize misdiagnosis of this condition.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!