Author/Authors :
Karateke, Faruk Numune Education and Research Hospital - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Özyazıcı, Sefa Numune Education and Research Hospital - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Menekşe, Ebru Numune Education and Research Hospital - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Daş, Koray Numune Education and Research Hospital - Department of General Surgery, Turkey , Özdoğan, Mehmet Numune Education and Research Hospital - Department of General Surgery, Turkey
Abstract :
Background: Primary actinomycosis of the anterior abdominal wall and appendix are very rare clinical entities. An accurate diagnosis is generally obtained by histological examination, and treatment often requires surgical resection. Case Report: In this study we presented two cases of primary actinomycosis involving the anterior abdominal wall and a third one located in the appendix. Conclusion: Actinomyces Israelii can involve all anatomic structures of the abdomen. Although preoperative diagnosis is difficult, the combination of surgery and antibiotic treatment results in complete treatment in the majority of cases.
