title: Actinomycosis caecum. A case report.
abstract: A case of caecal actinomycosis presenting as a lump in the right iliac fossa is discussed. A right hemicolectomy was performed with complete cure. Clinical awareness of this condition is necessary for proper management and to differentiate it from tumour.
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003082:Colectomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins