Management strategy in actinomycosis brain abscess
We reported herein a case of isolated cerebral actinomycosis in a 54-year-old immunocompetent man. Brain MRI showed a left frontal intra-axial lesion and perilesional edema. We performed an open biopsy of the left frontal enhancing lesion. Intraoperative findings showed a yellowish, malleable, and capsulated lesion that was well defined with surrounding normal tissue within pus inside and lacked any necrotic content. MR spectroscopy showed a high level of choline, lactate, and lipid peaks with a choline/N-Acetylaspartic acid ratio of 1.8. The diagnosis was confirmed histologically, and the patient was treated successfully ...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - November 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mohamed Dehmani Yedeas,
Mohamed Amine Rachdi,
Souheil Zayet,
Rahma Yaiche,
Ridha Chkili Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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)
Source: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons - November 2, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Prince Raj Raghu Shankar Mohamed Amin Alawadi Martin Corbally Source Type: research
Pancreatic Pseudotumor: serendipitous discovery of pancreatic actinomycosis
(Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 28, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Anudeep Katrevula, Anuradha Sekaran, Shujaath Asif, Nageshwar Reddy Duvvur Source Type: research
A pictorial review of genitourinary infections and inflammations
Various infectious and inflammatory diseases affect the genitourinary system. This paper provides a review of multiple common and uncommon infectious and inflammatory conditions affecting the genitourinary system and some associated complications. These include acute infectious cystitis, emphysematous cystitis, acute pyelonephritis, emphysematous pyelonephritis, renal and perinephric abscesses, pyonephrosis, xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis, epididymo-orchitis, vasitis, prostatitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, renal hydatid infection, renal tuberculosis, actinomycosis, Erdheim-Chester Disease, IgG4-Related Kidney Diseas...
Source: Clinical Imaging - October 26, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Mark McArthur, Maitraya Patel Tags: Body Imaging Source Type: research
Appendicular actinomycosis: The first reported case of an uncommon finding of a common ailment from Nepal
Key Clinical MessageActinomycosis is a rare cause of appendicitis with an incidence of 0.3 –1 incident per year per 100,000 people. A significant preoperative diagnostic challenge exists and is usually diagnosed incidentally on histopathological examination.AbstractAppendicular actinomycosis, a rare, chronic granulomatous infection caused by actinomyces species, holds a significant preoperative diagnostic summons and is often diagnosed serendipitously during the regular histopathological examination. Herein, we present a case of a 36-year-old female who presented with features suggestive of acute appendicitis, underwent ...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - September 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sujan Bohara,
Manoj Khadka,
Pawan Singh Bhat,
Prajwal Syangtang,
Badal Karki,
Bhagawan Shrestha,
Shoshan Arja Acharya,
Khusbhu Khetan,
Jyoti Rayamajhi,
Sushil Bahadur Rawal Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Scapular ulcero-nodular Actinomycosis masquerading as soft tissue tumor: A case report
Trop Doct. 2023 Sep 28:494755231203263. doi: 10.1177/00494755231203263. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37769609 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231203263 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - September 28, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rakesh Kumar Gupta Kartavya Kumar Verma Radhakrishna Ramchandani Source Type: research
Scapular ulcero-nodular Actinomycosis masquerading as soft tissue tumor: A case report
Trop Doct. 2023 Sep 28:494755231203263. doi: 10.1177/00494755231203263. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37769609 | DOI:10.1177/00494755231203263 (Source: Tropical Doctor)
Source: Tropical Doctor - September 28, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Rakesh Kumar Gupta Kartavya Kumar Verma Radhakrishna Ramchandani Source Type: research
Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis Occurred after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Subepithelial Tumor
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2023 Sep 25;82(3):137-139. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2023.068.ABSTRACTEsophageal actinomycosis is a rare, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces species. Endoscopy and biopsy are essential for making a diagnosis. This paper reports a case of esophageal actinomycosis that developed after an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for a subepithelial tumor (SET). A 74-year-old male patient had a 3 cm flat, smooth elevation in the esophagus without symptoms. The SET was partially resected, and histology revealed "nonspecific degenerated mesenchymal tissue". Three months later, the patient exhibited a pe...
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 25, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hang T T Nguyen Jin Woong Cho Sang Gyeun Kim Tuyen Thanh Hoang Gum Mo Jung Bong Ju Cho Myoung Jin Ju Source Type: research
Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis Occurred after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Subepithelial Tumor
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2023 Sep 25;82(3):137-139. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2023.068.ABSTRACTEsophageal actinomycosis is a rare, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces species. Endoscopy and biopsy are essential for making a diagnosis. This paper reports a case of esophageal actinomycosis that developed after an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for a subepithelial tumor (SET). A 74-year-old male patient had a 3 cm flat, smooth elevation in the esophagus without symptoms. The SET was partially resected, and histology revealed "nonspecific degenerated mesenchymal tissue". Three months later, the patient exhibited a pe...
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 25, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hang T T Nguyen Jin Woong Cho Sang Gyeun Kim Tuyen Thanh Hoang Gum Mo Jung Bong Ju Cho Myoung Jin Ju Source Type: research
Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis Occurred after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Subepithelial Tumor
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2023 Sep 25;82(3):137-139. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2023.068.ABSTRACTEsophageal actinomycosis is a rare, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces species. Endoscopy and biopsy are essential for making a diagnosis. This paper reports a case of esophageal actinomycosis that developed after an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for a subepithelial tumor (SET). A 74-year-old male patient had a 3 cm flat, smooth elevation in the esophagus without symptoms. The SET was partially resected, and histology revealed "nonspecific degenerated mesenchymal tissue". Three months later, the patient exhibited a pe...
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 25, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hang T T Nguyen Jin Woong Cho Sang Gyeun Kim Tuyen Thanh Hoang Gum Mo Jung Bong Ju Cho Myoung Jin Ju Source Type: research
Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis Occurred after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Subepithelial Tumor
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2023 Sep 25;82(3):137-139. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2023.068.ABSTRACTEsophageal actinomycosis is a rare, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces species. Endoscopy and biopsy are essential for making a diagnosis. This paper reports a case of esophageal actinomycosis that developed after an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for a subepithelial tumor (SET). A 74-year-old male patient had a 3 cm flat, smooth elevation in the esophagus without symptoms. The SET was partially resected, and histology revealed "nonspecific degenerated mesenchymal tissue". Three months later, the patient exhibited a pe...
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 25, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hang T T Nguyen Jin Woong Cho Sang Gyeun Kim Tuyen Thanh Hoang Gum Mo Jung Bong Ju Cho Myoung Jin Ju Source Type: research
Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis Occurred after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Subepithelial Tumor
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2023 Sep 25;82(3):137-139. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2023.068.ABSTRACTEsophageal actinomycosis is a rare, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces species. Endoscopy and biopsy are essential for making a diagnosis. This paper reports a case of esophageal actinomycosis that developed after an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for a subepithelial tumor (SET). A 74-year-old male patient had a 3 cm flat, smooth elevation in the esophagus without symptoms. The SET was partially resected, and histology revealed "nonspecific degenerated mesenchymal tissue". Three months later, the patient exhibited a pe...
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 25, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hang T T Nguyen Jin Woong Cho Sang Gyeun Kim Tuyen Thanh Hoang Gum Mo Jung Bong Ju Cho Myoung Jin Ju Source Type: research
Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis Occurred after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Subepithelial Tumor
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2023 Sep 25;82(3):137-139. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2023.068.ABSTRACTEsophageal actinomycosis is a rare, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces species. Endoscopy and biopsy are essential for making a diagnosis. This paper reports a case of esophageal actinomycosis that developed after an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for a subepithelial tumor (SET). A 74-year-old male patient had a 3 cm flat, smooth elevation in the esophagus without symptoms. The SET was partially resected, and histology revealed "nonspecific degenerated mesenchymal tissue". Three months later, the patient exhibited a pe...
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 25, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hang T T Nguyen Jin Woong Cho Sang Gyeun Kim Tuyen Thanh Hoang Gum Mo Jung Bong Ju Cho Myoung Jin Ju Source Type: research
Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis Occurred after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Subepithelial Tumor
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2023 Sep 25;82(3):137-139. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2023.068.ABSTRACTEsophageal actinomycosis is a rare, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces species. Endoscopy and biopsy are essential for making a diagnosis. This paper reports a case of esophageal actinomycosis that developed after an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for a subepithelial tumor (SET). A 74-year-old male patient had a 3 cm flat, smooth elevation in the esophagus without symptoms. The SET was partially resected, and histology revealed "nonspecific degenerated mesenchymal tissue". Three months later, the patient exhibited a pe...
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 25, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hang T T Nguyen Jin Woong Cho Sang Gyeun Kim Tuyen Thanh Hoang Gum Mo Jung Bong Ju Cho Myoung Jin Ju Source Type: research
Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis Occurred after Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Subepithelial Tumor
Korean J Gastroenterol. 2023 Sep 25;82(3):137-139. doi: 10.4166/kjg.2023.068.ABSTRACTEsophageal actinomycosis is a rare, chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces species. Endoscopy and biopsy are essential for making a diagnosis. This paper reports a case of esophageal actinomycosis that developed after an endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for a subepithelial tumor (SET). A 74-year-old male patient had a 3 cm flat, smooth elevation in the esophagus without symptoms. The SET was partially resected, and histology revealed "nonspecific degenerated mesenchymal tissue". Three months later, the patient exhibited a pe...
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - September 25, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hang T T Nguyen Jin Woong Cho Sang Gyeun Kim Tuyen Thanh Hoang Gum Mo Jung Bong Ju Cho Myoung Jin Ju Source Type: research
