Korean J Gastroenterol.
1999 Jun;33(6):850-853.
A Case of Primary Abdominal Actinomycosis in Rectus Abdominis
Abstract
- Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous and suppurative disease caused by Actinomyces species. As a pathogen, it can cause fistulas or sinuses, and may form a mass. Sulfur granules in the lesion, sinu walls or discharge are characteristics of actinomycosis. The most common location of abdominal actinomycosis is the appendix or ileocecal region of the intestine. In addition, actinomycosis has been found in the rectum, the sigmoid and the transverse colon as well as the liver, the pancreas and th pelvis. However, primary rectus abdominis actinomycosis is a rare form of actinomycosis. We repor a case of primary rectus abdominis actinomycosis presenting an abdominal mass in a 60-year- old man whose chief complaint is fever.
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