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Pulmonary mass with actinomyces infection mimicking malignancy: A case illustrated

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We encountered a case of pulmonary actinomycosis diagnosed through bronchoscopy, initially suspected as lung cancer originating from the bullae, and the PET-CT findings did not rule out malignancy. Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare lung infection that often mimics cancer. Its anaerobic nature and prolonged culture time make diagnosis challenging without strong clinical suspicion.

Source: IDCases

DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02264

Authors: Hidenori Takahashi, Satomi Fujihara, Saori Shimizu

Institution: Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Actinomycetales infections and treatment

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,370