Actinomycosis presenting as superior vena cava syndrome in a young puerperal woman

Thoracic Actinomycosis as a Cause of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: Report of a Case

“…Actinomycosis presenting as SVCS has been described only twice in the literature, with 50% mortality. 4,5 Computed tomographic findings of chronic segmental air-space consolidation containing low-attenuation areas with peripheral enhancement might suggest thoracic actinomycosis. 6 Although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure, digital angiography and contrast venography provide valuable information about the potency of the SVC, the degree of its obstruction, the differentiation between the intrinsic and extrinsic causes responsible for the obstruction, and the degree of collateral drainage.…”

Cervicothoracic Actinomycosis Presenting As Superior Venacava Syndrome: A Case Report

“…Actinomyces spp. most common being Actinomyces israelii are filamentous Grampositive bacilli, mainly belonging to the human commensal flora of the oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, and urogenital tract [2][3][4][5] . Actinomycosis is endemic, occurring worldwide.…”

Pulmonary actinomycosis masquerading as lung cancer: keep it in mind

“…Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic and slowly progressive bacterial infection . Pulmonary or thoracic actinomycosis is even rarer accounting for 15% of all actinomycosis cases . Diagnosis of pulmonary actinomycosis is rather complicated.…”

“…Diagnosis of pulmonary actinomycosis is rather complicated. Even experienced physicians may misdiagnose it as lung cancer, tuberculosis or lung abscess . Surgical intervention may be required for its diagnosis and subsequent treatment if lung cancer cannot be excluded or in the case of complications …”