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Abstract
A case of actinomycosis affecting multiple sites in the colon, masquerading as diverticulitis, is presented. Final diagnosis was delayed until a tuboovarian abscess developed that required resection and was found to contain sulfur granules. Bacteriology, pathophysiology, and antibiotic treatment of abdominal actinomycosis is discussed. Difficulties in diagnosis are mentioned.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3788934
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Gastroenterol ISSN: 0002-9270 Impact factor: 10.864