The Lymphoma Hidden in Actinomycosis
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was performed and demonstrated a large ulcerated lesion suggestive of malignancy in the gastric greater curvature (Fig. 1). Endoscopic biopsies revealed numerous filamentous clusters with sulfur granules suggestive of Actinomyces infection, without changes suggesting malignancy (Fig. 2). Abdominal computed tomography revealed an extensive gastric mass and various celiac lymphadenopathies (Fig. 3). The patient was treated with intravenous amoxicillin and
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