Actinomycosis simulating malignant large bowel obstruction
AUTOR(ES)
Bittencourt, José Augusto Ferreira, Andreis, Elmes Luiz, Lima, Eduardo Lahude, Dorn, Dalvani Elias, Muller, Virgínia
FONTE
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2004-04
RESUMO
We present a case of a 58 year old white male who entered the hospital with abdominal pain and developed large bowel obstruction, simulating malignant disease. Anatomopathological examination showed abdominal actinomycosis, a rare presentation of this disease.
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