Actinomycosis imitating an adrenal tumor

J Pediatr Surg. 2002 Jun;37(6):930-1. doi: 10.1053/jpsu.2002.32917.

Abstract

Abdominal actinomycosis is a rare condition that may mimic malignant disease. The authors report a case of adrenal actinomycosis discovered incidentally by computed tomography scan of the abdomen. Frozen sections and culture of the mass were consistent with actinomycosis. The diagnosis and management of actinomycosis is discussed in detail.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / complications
  • Abdominal Injuries / diagnosis
  • Actinomycosis / complications
  • Actinomycosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / complications
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / drug therapy
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penicillin G / therapeutic use
  • Physical Examination
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis

Substances

  • Penicillin G