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The central aim is to highlight how abdominal actinomycosis can mimic intestinal cancer and complicate diagnosis.

March 21, 2026Tropical Doctor

Abdominal actinomycosis as a mimic of intestinal cancer: Case report

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The central aim is to highlight how abdominal actinomycosis can mimic intestinal cancer and complicate diagnosis.
Presentation of a case report where abdominal actinomycosis was mistaken for cancer.
Clinical and diagnostic evaluation of symptoms and imagery to assess the condition.
Abdominal actinomycosis presented with symptoms similar to those of intestinal cancer.
Diagnosis was delayed due to the resemblance to malignant disease.
The case emphasizes the importance of considering actinomycosis in differential diagnosis for abdominal masses.

Implication

Case report reveals abdominal actinomycosis masquerading as intestinal cancer, indicating diagnostic challenges.

Abstract

Actinomycosis is an uncommon, chronic bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces spp , whose abdominal form often mimics malignant disease and poses a diagnostic challenge.

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Castillo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be37b96e48c4981c6778cf https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755261428913

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Implication

Case report reveals abdominal actinomycosis masquerading as intestinal cancer, indicating diagnostic challenges.

Abstract

Actinomycosis is an uncommon, chronic bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces spp , whose abdominal form often mimics malignant disease and poses a diagnostic challenge.

Abdominal actinomycosis as a mimic of intestinal cancer: Case report

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Abdominal actinomycosis as a mimic of intestinal cancer: Case report

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