Pulmonary actinomycosis masquerading as lung cancer: A case report
- Author:
Yang Liang Boo
;
Kang Nien How
;
Decena Shamini Pereira
;
Pek Woon Chin
;
Foong Kee Kan
;
Suat Yee Lim
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pulmonary actinomycosis;
lung malignancy;
bronchogenic carcinoma
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2017;72(4):246-247
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare yet important and
challenging diagnosis to make. It is commonly confused
with other lung diseases, such as tuberculosis and
bronchogenic carcinoma, leading to delay diagnosis or
misdiagnosis. A 49-year-old man presented with a chronic
cough, hemoptysis, and pleuritic chest pain. His initial
imaging studies including computed tomography (CT) was
suggestive of bronchogenic carcinoma. A subsequent CTguided
biopsy was consistent with pulmonary
actinomycosis and excluded the possibility of bronchogenic
carcinoma. He was treated with antibiotic therapy and
achieved remission with complete radiological resolution
upon follow-up.
