Abdominal actinomycosis mimicking a transverse colon malignancy: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background 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 intra-abdominal actinomy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02812-7 |