Colonic actinomycosis masquerading as perforated colonic carcinoma

Trop Gastroenterol. 2007 Apr-Jun;28(2):74-5.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Adult
  • Colon / pathology
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Colonic Diseases / microbiology
  • Colonic Neoplasms / complications
  • Colonic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
  • Intestinal Perforation / diagnosis*