Actinomycosis of the appendix mimicking appendiceal tumor: a case report and review of the literature
2021 ◽
Vol 9
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pp. 591
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Actinomycosis is an uncommon entity caused by an anaerobic bacterium, Actinomyces Israeli, a component of the human oral and gastrointestinal flora. However, it can cause clinical disease, usually consisting of chronic inflammation and sinus tract formation. Abdominal actinomycosis, a rare entity itself, most commonly occurs at the appendix and in the ileocecal valve area. Authors present the case of a 24-year-old patient in which this disease presented as acute appendicitis resolved with a simple appendicectomy, and the etiology, actinomycosis was proved only in the histopathological report.
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2021 ◽
Vol 103
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pp. e212-e215
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2005 ◽
Vol 129
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pp. 1041-1043
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2017 ◽
Vol 16
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pp. 11-17
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2015 ◽
Vol 16
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pp. 291-295
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