Korean J Helicobacter Up Gastrointest Res.
2014 Mar;14(1):67-70. 10.7704/kjhugr.2014.14.1.67.
A Case of Esophageal Actinomycosis without Treatment in an Immunocompetent Patient
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. ywshin@inha.ac.kr
- 2Department of Pathology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea.
- KMID: 2305158
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.7704/kjhugr.2014.14.1.67
Abstract
- Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic disease, mainly caused by Actinomyces israelii that are present in the normal flora of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. Opportunistic infection can occur if there is a break in the mucosal barrier or immunosuppressant condition. Factors that precipitate actinomycosis include surgery, inflammation, perforation, and intrauterine contraceptive devices. Esophageal actinomycosis is an extremely rare presentation, especially in immunocompetent patients. We report an unusual case of esophageal actinomycosis in an immunocompetent patient with review of the natural course of esophageal actinomycosis without treatment.
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