Mimicry of Rhabdomyosarcoma by Tonsillar Actinomycosis: Case Report
| dc.contributor.author | Montenegro Palacios, John Fernando | |
| dc.contributor.author | Correa Forero, Shirley Vanessa | |
| dc.contributor.author | OrdoƱez Andrade, Gaby Alejandra | |
| dc.contributor.author | Posu Barco, Jasbleidy | |
| dc.contributor.author | Melo Burbano, Luis Alvaro | |
| dc.contributor.author | Liscano, Yamil | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-10T20:42:53Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-07-10T20:42:53Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Actinomycosis is a rare infectious disease characterized by slowly progressive, chronic suppurative lesions, often mistaken for malignancies due to its ability to mimic them. It is caused by Actinomyces bacteria, which are part of the normal flora of the human oropharynx, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts. This case report describes a 51-year-old male with a history of mandibular rhabdomyosarcoma presenting with severe shoulder and hip pain, dysphagia, and headaches, initially suspected to be a cancer recurrence. However, after further investigation, including a PET-CT and tonsillectomy, the diagnosis of actinomycosis was confirmed through histopathological examination. The case highlights the diagnostic challenges of actinomycosis, especially in patients with complex clinical histories, emphasizing the importance of considering it as a differential diagnosis in similar presentations. The patient was treated with long-term antibiotic therapy, predominantly beta-lactams, demonstrating the necessity of a comprehensive diagnostic approach and the implications of a delayed diagnosis. This case underscores the critical need for high clinical suspicion and awareness among healthcare professionals regarding the potential for actinomycosis to mimic more common diseases, ensuring timely and accurate treatment. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Montenegro Palacios, J. F., Correa Forero, S. V., OrdoƱez Andrade, G. A., Posu Barco, J., Melo Burbano, L. A., & Liscano, Y. (2024). Mimicry of Rhabdomyosarcoma by Tonsillar Actinomycosis: Case Report. Medicina, 60(7), 1172. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60071172 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1010660X | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repositorio.usc.edu.co/handle/20.500.12421/7363 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | MDPI | |
| dc.subject | Actinomyces europaeus | |
| dc.subject | Actinomyces graevenitzii | |
| dc.subject | actinomycosis | |
| dc.subject | Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria | |
| dc.subject | Positron Emission Tomography (PET-CT) | |
| dc.subject | rhabdomyosarcoma | |
| dc.title | Mimicry of Rhabdomyosarcoma by Tonsillar Actinomycosis: Case Report | |
| dc.type | Article |
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