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Abdominopelvic actinomycosis: An unexpected diagnosis in an elderly female with a destructive-appearing soft tissue mass

IDCASES (2022)

Appendiceal actinomycosis mimicking appendiceal tumor, appendicitis or inflammatory bowel disease

You-Na Sung et al.

Summary: Appendiceal actinomycosis is a rare disease with difficult diagnosis, but can be confirmed by pathological examination. Characteristic features include chronic inflammation, Crohn-like lymphoid aggregates, and mucosal protrusion. Careful inspection can reveal actinomycotic colonies, leading to a correct diagnosis.

JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (2021)

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