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Disseminated actinomycosis is a rare but curable infection that can present with spiculated pulmonary nodules closely mimicking malignancy, necessitating tissue confirmation for accurate diagnosis. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Identify the rare infection actinomycosis as a cause of spiculated lung nodules mistaken for cancer.

May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

B73-07 Actinomycosis: A Rare Cause of Spiculated Lung Nodules

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WNW NaqviAbington Memorial Hospital RPR PatelAbington Memorial Hospital

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Randomized trial investigates spiculated lung nodules in patients, suggesting actinomycosis as a curable cause.

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Identify the rare infection actinomycosis as a cause of spiculated lung nodules mistaken for cancer.
Case presentation of a 29-year-old male with spiculated nodules and systemic symptoms.
Diagnostic procedures included bronchoscopy, biopsies, and cultures to identify Actinomyces species.
Follow-up treatment involved intravenous and then oral antibiotics over 6-12 months.
CT imaging showed approximately ten spiculated pulmonary nodules and splenomegaly.
Biopsy confirmed actinomycosis with sulfur granules, differentiating it from malignancy.
The patient responded well to prolonged β-lactam therapy, achieving resolution of symptoms.

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Naqvi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5089f03e14405aa9c59a https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.4346

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B73-07 Actinomycosis: A Rare Cause of Spiculated Lung Nodules

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