Primary actinomycosis mimicking urachal carcinoma

Urology. 2001 Sep;58(3):462. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(01)01189-x.

Abstract

We report a case of urachal actinomycosis that presented with a progressively enlarging infraumbilical mass associated with umbilical discharge. Computed tomography revealed an extraperitoneal mass involving the dome of the bladder. The possible diagnosis included a malignant urachal neoplasm or chronic inflammatory mass. Partial cystectomy and excision of the mass was performed. The pathologic examination revealed actinomycosis. The patient was treated with a 6-month course of antibiotics. No recurrence was noted 1 year postoperatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Actinomycosis / pathology
  • Actinomycosis / surgery
  • Aged
  • Cystectomy / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mesenchymoma / diagnosis*
  • Mesenchymoma / pathology
  • Urachal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Urachal Cyst / pathology
  • Urachus / pathology*
  • Urachus / surgery