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  • Title: Colonic actinomycosis masquerading as perforated colonic carcinoma.
    Author: Saha S, Mukherjee AJ, Agarwal N, Chumber S, Karak AK.
    Journal: Trop Gastroenterol; 2007; 28(2):74-5. PubMed ID: 18050845.
    Abstract:
    A case of Actinomycosis affecting the transverse colon masquerading as an abdominal neoplasm with perforation to abdominal parietal wall is presented. Abdominal actinomycosis lesions may present as a perforated abdominal neoplasm requiring emergency laparotomy. This case report highlights the diagnostic dilemma and the management algorithm for such infections.
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