Actinomycosis of the appendix mimicking appendiceal tumor: A case report

作者:Lee Sang Yun; Kwon Hee Jin*; Cho Jin Han; Oh Jong Young; Nam Kyung Jin; Lee Jin Hwa; Yoon Seong Kuk; Kang Myong Jin; Jeong Jin Sook
来源:World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2010, 16(3): 395-397.
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v16.i3.395

摘要

Actinomycosis is an uncommon chronic infectious disease. Common sites of involvement include the cervicofacial, thoracic and abdominopelvic regions. In abdominopelvic actinomycosis, the ileocecal region, including the appendix, is the most commonly involved site. In some reports, limited appendiceal actinomycosis has revealed a thickened appendiceal wall with peri-appendiceal inflammation as acute appendicitis or perforated appendicitis. We experienced pathologically confirmed intraluminal limited appendiceal actinomycosis without peri-appendiceal infiltration. Here, we report the computed tomography and ultrasound findings.

  • 出版日期2010-1-21