Pulmonary actinomycosis in children: A prompt diagnosis can prevent surgery
We report a case of a pulmonary lesion extending to the chest wall posing as a malignant lesion. Biopsy revealed colonies of Actinomyces. Antibiotic therapy resolved the mass. A rare diagnosis of pulmonary actinomycosis should be kept as a differential diagnosis of such a mass in children.
Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Prince Raj Raghu Shankar Mohamed Amin Alawadi Martin Corbally Source Type: research
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