Primary actinomycosis of anterior abdominal wall: A rare occurrence, diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology.

We report a case of primary actinomycosis of anterior abdominal wall, diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Identifying fluffy colonies and branching swirling filaments positive for fungal and Gram stain on cytology smears aid correct diagnosis. FNAC is an effective and reliable tool for early diagnosis of actinomycosis. The treatment is centered around antibiotics, and thus it is essential to diagnose accurately and avoid unnecessary surgery. PMID: 31611459 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology - September 30, 2019 Category: Pathology Authors: Agnihotri M, Kothari K, Naik L Tags: Indian J Pathol Microbiol Source Type: research