Abdominal actinomycosis as a mimic of intestinal cancer: Case report

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Authors

Lady Viviana Acosta Castillo · Universidad Libre de Colombia

Carlos Daniel Ortega Uribe · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Paula Andrea Salas Espinosa · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Martin Ocampo Posada · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Andrés David Sastre Martinez · Universidad del Valle

Hernán Mauricio Ocampo Aguirre · Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Abstract

Actinomycosis is an uncommon, chronic bacterial infection caused by <i>Actinomyces spp</i>, whose abdominal form often mimics malignant disease and poses a diagnostic challenge.

Topics & Keywords

Actinomycetales infections and treatment Metastasis and carcinoma case studies Tracheal and airway disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Tropical Doctor

DOI: 10.1177/00494755261428913

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