Rectal actinomycosis mimicking malignancy
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DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2020.1841487
Abstract: Abstract Abdominal actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative infection caused by Actinomyces species. The ileo-cecal region is most commonly affected, while the left side of the colon is more rarely involved. The infection has a tendency… read more here.
Keywords: rectal actinomycosis; mimicking malignancy; actinomycosis mimicking; malignancy ... See more keywords
Abdominal actinomycosis mimicking a transverse colon malignancy: a case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-021-02812-7
Abstract: Actinomycosis is a rare inflammatory bacterial disease caused by Actinomyces species which can infrequently affect the large intestine. Disseminated actinomycosis is reported as a rare complication associated with intrauterine devices. We report a case of… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal actinomycosis; case; malignancy; colon ... See more keywords
Esophageal actinomycosis mimicking a carcinoma.
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DOI: 10.17235/reed.2020.6053/2018
Abstract: A 75-year-old male was referred due to dysphagia and iron-deficiency anemia. An upper endoscopy was performed which revealed a friable mass at 30 to 37 cm from the incisors, consistent with esophageal malignancy. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: mimicking carcinoma; esophageal actinomycosis; actinomycosis mimicking;