Pleural effusion as the major manifestation of actinomycosis.
Pleural effusion represents an unusual but significant manifestation of actinomycosis, as illustrated in this case presentation. The diagnosis was made after bronchoscopy and examination of bronchoalveolar fluid and culture. No parenchymal abnormality was noted on the chest film.
General Medicine Section, University of California, Irvine.
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D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000368:Aged; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000382:microbiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013183:Sputum / Q000382:microbiology
D010406:Penicillins