Pelvic actinomycosis: urologic perspective
PURPOSE: Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by the gram-positive anaerobic bacteria, Actinomyces israelli. This paper reviews the etiology and clinical presentation associated with Actinomycosis that often presents as a pelvic mass that mimics a pelvic malignancy. MATERIALS AN...
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2004-10-01
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Schriftenreihe: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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