Pleural effusion as the major manifestation of actinomycosis.

Coodley, E L; Yoshinaka, R · Chest · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Pleural effusion represents an unusual but significant manifestation of actinomycosis, as illustrated in this case presentation. The diagnosis was made after bronchoscopy and examination of bronchoalveolar fluid and culture. No parenchymal abnormality was noted on the chest film.

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