Colonic actinomycosis masquerading as perforated colonic carcinoma.
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ABSTRACT
A case of Actinomycosis affecting the transverse colon masquerading as an abdominal neoplasm with perforation to abdominal parietal wall is presented. Abdominal actinomycosis lesions may present as a perforated abdominal neoplasm requiring emergency laparotomy. This case report highlights the diagnostic dilemma and the management algorithm for such infections.
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Main subject:
Actinomycosis
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Female
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Humans
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Colon
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Colonic Diseases
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Colonic Neoplasms
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Adult
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Intestinal Mucosa
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Intestinal Perforation
Language:
En
Year:
2007
Type:
Article