CT FINDINGS OF RENAL ACTINOMYCOSIS: A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Abdominal actinomycosis is very uncommon and difficult to diagnose.' Within the abdomen, the gastrointestinal tract, particularly colon and appendix, are the most common organs involved.? Recent reports have indicated an increased prevalence of pelvic actinomycosis in women who use intrauterine contraceptive devices.** Renal involvement is extremely rare, but has been anecdotally reported.** CT findings of renal actinomycosis has been described only once in the English literature.* Therefore, we would like to report a case of renal actinomycosis, emphasizing the CT features that may lead to the diagnosis of this chronic infection.
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