Pelvic actinomycosis: urologic perspective
PURPOSE: Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by the gram-positive anaerobic bacteria, Actinomyces israelli. This paper reviews the etiology and clinical presentation associated with Actinomycosis that often presents as a pelvic mass that mimics a pelvic malignancy. MATERIALS AN...
Main Authors: | Venkata K. Marella, Omid Hakimian, Gilbert J. Wise, David A. Silver |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2004-10-01
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Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382004000500002 |
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