Cited 1 times since 1994 (0 per year) source: EuropePMC The European respiratory journal, Volume 7, Issue 7, 1 1 1994, Pages 1379-1380 Skin lesions and an intrathoracic mass. Vasmel WL, van Mourik JC, Jiwa MN, Postmus PE

We describe a case of thoracic actinomycosis in a previously healthy man. The clinical features were a paramediastinal mass with skin lesions due to haematogenic dissemination. After parasternal mediastomy, the diagnosis was made. After treatment with penicillin, there was complete recovery.

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