Abdominal actinomycosis

Med J Zambia. 1981;16(1):11-3.

Abstract

Four cases of abdominal actinomycosis managed during a two year period at Ndola Central Hospital are reported with a review of relevant literature. Difficulties associated in diagnosing this form of the disease are stressed. It is suggested that a limited form of surgery in combination with parenteral penicillin therapy is usually effective in the management of abdominal actinomycosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen*
  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Actinomycosis / pathology*
  • Actinomycosis / therapy
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Diseases / therapy
  • Liver Diseases / diagnosis
  • Liver Diseases / therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Diseases / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Diseases / therapy