Esophageal Stricture Caused by Actinomyces in a Patient with No Apparent Predisposing Factors
Joint Authors
Mohanty, Smruti R.
Zhang, Allison N.
Guss, Debra
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Actinomyces species are Gram positive anaerobic or microaerophilic bacteria that are part of the human flora in the oropharyngeal, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary tract.
In the presence of a mucosal injury, they can become pathogenic and infect the underlying tissue without respect for tissue planes, leading to abscesses, fistulas, and sinus tracts.
Through contiguous and hematogenous spread, virtually any organ can become infected.
The presentation can be myriad and often mimics tumors, tuberculosis, or other more common infections and inflammatory conditions.
While the cervicofacial region is the most common site of infection, involvement of the esophagus is unusual.
Esophageal actinomycosis mostly occurs in patients with compromised immunity or prior esophageal injuries.
Occurrence in immunocompetent individuals without risk factors is exceedingly rare.
We report a case of esophageal actinomycosis complicated by an esophageal stricture in a patient with no apparent predisposing conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhang, Allison N.& Guss, Debra& Mohanty, Smruti R.. 2019. Esophageal Stricture Caused by Actinomyces in a Patient with No Apparent Predisposing Factors. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhang, Allison N.…[et al.]. Esophageal Stricture Caused by Actinomyces in a Patient with No Apparent Predisposing Factors. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhang, Allison N.& Guss, Debra& Mohanty, Smruti R.. Esophageal Stricture Caused by Actinomyces in a Patient with No Apparent Predisposing Factors. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1136260
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1136260