# Actinomyces‐infected bronchopulmonary sequestration: An uncommon pathogen in a rare anomaly

**Authors:** Aasir M. Suliman, Ahmed Alsayed, Sarah Obiedat, Ehab Massad, Irfan Ul Haq

PMC · DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8984 · 2024-06-05

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a rare lung condition complicated by an unusual infection, highlighting its diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

The paper presents a unique case of Actinomyces infection in bronchopulmonary sequestration, offering insights into its management.

## Key findings

- Actinomyces infection in bronchopulmonary sequestration is rare and presents diagnostic challenges.
- Successful management strategies for this condition include surgical intervention and targeted antibiotic therapy.

## Abstract

Bronchopulmonary sequestration, a rare congenital anomaly, involves a nonfunctioning lung tissue mass supplied by anomalous vessels. It is rarely infected by Actinomyces, further complicating the clinical presentation, with limited reported cases. This case highlights the distinctive clinical aspects, diagnostic challenges, and successful management strategies of such a rare clinical entity.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** bronchopulmonary sequestration (MONDO:0017843), Actinomyces infection (MONDO:0005631)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** congenital anomaly (MESH:D000013), Actinomyces-infected bronchopulmonary sequestration (MESH:D001998)
- **Species:** Actinomyces (genus) [taxon 1654]

## Figures

6 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11154760/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11154760