[Primary actinomycosis of the breast due to Actinomyces neuii].
Primary actinomycosis of the breast is a rare disease, with only 32 cases reported in the literature since 1893. The diagnosis is done in front of a recurrent abscess with fistulas and purulent discharge. Bacteriologic analysis only can confirm the diagnosis. We report the first case of primary actinomycosis of the breast caused by Actinomyces neuii, in a 46-year-old premenopausal woman. No cause of this condition was reported. Targeted antibiotic therapy did not improve the condition. A tumorectomy of the breast was decided. Six months after surgery, no recurrence has been observed.
Roustan
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Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, hôpital Nord, 83, chemin des Bourrelys, 13015 Marseille, France. audrey.roustan@laposte.net
Al Nakib
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Boubli
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D000190:Actinomyces / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents