TY - JOUR
T1 - Hepatic actinomycosis mimicking an isolated tumor recurrence
AU - Wayne, Michael G.
AU - Narang, Rahul
AU - Chauhdry, Arif
AU - Steele, Justin
PY - 2011/7/11
Y1 - 2011/7/11
N2 - Actinomyces species has been described as an opportunistic pathogen, particularly in the oral cavity; however, in rare cases these bacteria can cause actinomycosis which is characterized by formation of abscesses in the mouth, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract. Actinomycosis was commonly present in the pre-antibiotic era; however, it has a low prevalence now days. It has been recognized since 150 years ago, but because of its variable clinical presentation and indolent course, its recognition is difficult and patients are often misdiagnosed. Here we present a case of primary hepatic actinomycosis presenting as a metastatic liver tumor.
AB - Actinomyces species has been described as an opportunistic pathogen, particularly in the oral cavity; however, in rare cases these bacteria can cause actinomycosis which is characterized by formation of abscesses in the mouth, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract. Actinomycosis was commonly present in the pre-antibiotic era; however, it has a low prevalence now days. It has been recognized since 150 years ago, but because of its variable clinical presentation and indolent course, its recognition is difficult and patients are often misdiagnosed. Here we present a case of primary hepatic actinomycosis presenting as a metastatic liver tumor.
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U2 - 10.1186/1477-7819-9-70
DO - 10.1186/1477-7819-9-70
M3 - Article
C2 - 21745394
AN - SCOPUS:79960055859
SN - 1477-7819
VL - 9
JO - World Journal of Surgical Oncology
JF - World Journal of Surgical Oncology
M1 - 70
ER -