Actinomycosis simulating malignant large bowel obstruction

AUTOR(ES)

Bittencourt, José Augusto Ferreira, Andreis, Elmes Luiz, Lima, Eduardo Lahude, Dorn, Dalvani Elias, Muller, Virgínia

FONTE

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2004-04

RESUMO

We present a case of a 58 year old white male who entered the hospital with abdominal pain and developed large bowel obstruction, simulating malignant disease. Anatomopathological examination showed abdominal actinomycosis, a rare presentation of this disease.

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