Abdominal Actinomycosis in Children: A Case Report and Literature Review. Issue 3 (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wacharachaisurapol, Noppadol; Bender, Jeffrey M.; Wang, Larry; Bliss, David; Ponrartana, Skorn; Pannaraj, Pia S.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric infectious disease journal. Volume 36:Issue 3(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: actinomycosis -- abdomen -- pediatric -- sinus drainage -- abdominal wall mass; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Infection in children -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001416
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-3668

Abstract

Abstract : Abdominal actinomycosis is an uncommon pediatric infection that often manifests with a tumor-like lesion. We describe a previously healthy 11-year-old girl who presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain and drainage. Computed tomography scan showed an abdominal wall mass. Surgical debridement cultures grew Actinomyces meyeri . Literature review identified 18 additional pediatric cases since 1964 that we have summarized.