Actinomycosis at multiple colonic sites.
A case of actinomycosis affecting multiple sites in the colon, masquerading as diverticulitis, is presented. Final diagnosis was delayed until a tuboovarian abscess developed that required resection and was found to contain sulfur granules. Bacteriology, pathophysiology, and antibiotic treatment of abdominal actinomycosis is discussed. Difficulties in diagnosis are mentioned.
D000038:Abscess; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000175:diagnosis; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology