Pulmonary actinomycosis masquerading as lung cancer: a case report

Pulmonary actinomycosis masquerading as lung cancer: a case report

Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare yet important and challenging diagnosis to make. It is commonly confused with other lung diseases, such as tuberculosis and bronchogenic carcinoma, leading to delay diagnosis or misdiagnosis. A 49-year-old man presented with a chronic cough, hemoptysis, and pleuriti...

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Main Authors: Boo, Yang Liang, How, Kang Nien, Pereira, Decena Shamini, Chin, Pek Woon, Kan, Foong Kee, Lim, Suat Yee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysia Medical Association 2017
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59569/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59569/1/Pulmonary%20actinomycosis%20masquerading%20as%20lung%20cancer%20a%20case%20report.pdf

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