Neeraj Vinayakumar* and Lakshmanakumar YC

Consultant Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastroenterology, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, UK

*Corresponding Author: Neeraj Vinayakumar, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastroenterology, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, UK.

Received: January 27, 2025; Published: March 20, 2025

Abstract

Hepatic actinomycosis is a rare infection affecting the liver [1]. The diagnosis is challenging because of non specific clinical presentation and atypical imaging findings [2]. Diagnosis is mainly by tissue examination [2]. Treatment is with long term antibiotic therapy [3].

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Citation

Citation: Neeraj Vinayakumar and Lakshmanakumar YC. “Hepatic Actinomycosis- A Short Review". Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports 6.4 (2025): 08-09.

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