Thoracic actinomycosis presenting as spinal cord compression.
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.
Nolan
R L
RL
Division of Infectious Diseases, University Medical Center, Jackson, MS.
Ross
J D
JD
Chapman
S W
SW
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