| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9398595 | Annales de Chirurgie | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Abdominal actinomycosis is an unusual peritoneal disease due to actinomyces, which are Gram-positive bacillus bacteria. Those saprophytes pathogens of digestive tract and genital mucous, can appear accidentally in the peritoneum cavity, in tumor form, simulating a neoplasic disease. We report the case of a 43-year old woman, with abdominal actinomycosis, revealed by feverish bowel obstruction. During laparotomy, several nodes were removed. Their histologic study permitted the diagnosis. Long-term antibiotics treatment allowed patient recovery.
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Authors
D. Guinier, P. Mathieu, R. Baulard, G. Viennet, G. Mantion,