Case report: pelvic actinomycosis with the development and resolution of a recto-sigmoid stricture.
Actinomycosis is an unusual intra-abdominal infection, often mistaken for other conditions. We report a case associated with bilateral ureteric obstruction in which a recto-sigmoid stricture developed in previously normal bowel, followed by its complete resolution after treatment with antibiotics, as demonstrated by serial barium enema examinations.
Turnbull
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby.
Cohen
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D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*
D010400:Penicillin G