title: Thoracic actinomycosis presenting as spinal cord compression.
abstract: A single case of thoracic actinomycosis presenting with spinal cord compression is described. The authors review the etiology, pathology, presentation and management of thoracic and vertebral actinomycosis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, University Medical Center, Jackson, MS.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Nolan
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Chapman
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology