Primary Actinomycosis in the breast caused by Actinomyces neuii. A report of 2 cases

Actinomycosis is a slowly progressive infection caused by anaerobic bacteria, primarily from the genus Actinomyces. Primary actinomycosis of the breast is rare and presents as a mass like density which can mimic malignancy. Mammography, ultrasonography and histopathologic examination is required for...

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Main Authors: B.S. Leenstra, C.C.M. Schaap, M. Bessems, N.H.M. Renders, K. Bosscha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:IDCases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250917300446