Actinomycosis: a great pretender

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Actinomycosis: a great pretender Actinomycosis: a great pretender. Case reports of unusual presentations and a review of the literature Francisco Acevedo, Rene Baudrand, Luz M. Letelier, Pablo Gaete International Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 12, Issue 4, Pages 358-362 (July 2008) DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2007.10.006 Copyright © 2007 International Society for Infectious Diseases Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Multiple small nodules on the lower back of a patient with abdominal actinomycosis. Purulent discharge was noted. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008 12, 358-362DOI: (10.1016/j.ijid.2007.10.006) Copyright © 2007 International Society for Infectious Diseases Terms and Conditions

Figure 2 Abdominal computed tomography showing multiple paravertebral and retroperitoneal masses, a number of which are compressing some structures. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008 12, 358-362DOI: (10.1016/j.ijid.2007.10.006) Copyright © 2007 International Society for Infectious Diseases Terms and Conditions

Figure 3 Electrocardiogram showing diffuse ST elevation consistent with the diagnosis of pericarditis. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008 12, 358-362DOI: (10.1016/j.ijid.2007.10.006) Copyright © 2007 International Society for Infectious Diseases Terms and Conditions

Figure 4 Thoracic computed tomography showing evidence of pericardial effusion in a patient with pericardial actinomycosis. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008 12, 358-362DOI: (10.1016/j.ijid.2007.10.006) Copyright © 2007 International Society for Infectious Diseases Terms and Conditions