title: Primary perianal actinomycosis. Report of a case and review of the literature.
abstract: A case of primary perianal actinomycosis presenting as recurrent perianal abscesses is reported. Although this is a rare presentation of actinomycosis, it is easily recognized when encountered and should be treated with surgical drainage, examination under anesthesia, and long-term antibiotic therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospitals, Iowa City 52242.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Metcalf
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors