Korean J Pathol.
1986 Sep;20(3):383-387.
Report of A Case of Renal Actinomycosis
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- 1Department of Pathology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Urology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Actinomycosis, in which the principal causative agent in man is known to Actinomyces israelii, is a chronic, suppurative diseases characterized by extensive fibrosis, multiple abscesses, and formation of sinus tracts that drain suppurative exudates. On the basis of the anatomical sites involved; it can be subclassified into the cervicofacial form, which is the most common form, pulmonary form and abdominal form. Kidneys are rarely affected. Clinically, radiologically, and at operation it is difficult to differentiate the renal actinomycosis from renal tuberculosis and renal carcinoma. The prognosis is excellent after nephrectomy followed by appropriate antibiotic therapy. We presented a case of renal actinomycosis with a brief review of the literatures.
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