Masuka Josiah Tatenda, Mthembu Luanda, Duze Khumo, Moodley Ameshin, Rikhotso Tshikani Norman, Mosam Anisa
Department of Dermatology, Nelson Mandela School of Medicine University of KwaZulu-Natal Durban South Africa.
Department of Dermatology Inkosi Albert-Luthuli Central Hospital Durban KwaZulu-Natal South Africa.
Clin Case Rep. 2024 May 23;12(6):e8977. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8977. eCollection 2024 Jun.
This case report explores the clinical journey of a patient initially diagnosed with botryomycosis, only to later reveal the underlying and rare condition of actinomycosis. The report highlights the challenges in getting to an accurate diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of considering uncommon pathologies, the utility of multi-disciplinary teams and clinico-pathologic correlation in clinical practice.
本病例报告探讨了一名最初被诊断为葡萄状菌病的患者的临床历程,结果后来发现其潜在的罕见疾病为放线菌病。该报告强调了准确诊断所面临的挑战,着重指出在临床实践中考虑罕见病理学、多学科团队的作用以及临床病理相关性的重要性。