Transphrenic dissemination of actinomycosis.
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چکیده
Thoracic actinomycosis is an uncommon disease and often presents difficulty in diagnosis. Two cases are presented in which thoracic actinomycosis produced fistulae between the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Surgical drainage and high dose penicillin for at least 4-6 months was the treatment of choice.
منابع مشابه
Skin lesions and an intrathoracic mass.
We describe a case of thoracic actinomycosis in a previously healthy man. The clinical features were a paramediastinal mass with skin lesions due to haematogenic dissemination. After parasternal mediastomy, the diagnosis was made. After treatment with penicillin, there was complete recovery.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 51 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996