Case Reports
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
Scalp actinomycosis mimicking a soft tissue tumour: a rare case report
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Published: 2 April 2026
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Actinomycosis is a chronic, suppurative infection caused by Actinomyces israelii, a Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium commonly found in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts. Primary cutaneous actinomycosis is rare and often associated with trauma. We report a case of scalp actinomycosis in a 35-year-old man presenting with a firm, slowly enlarging mass initially suspected to be a soft tissue tumour. Radiological studies supported the clinical impression; however, histological analysis confirmed actinomycosis. The patient responded well to surgical excision and antibiotic therapy.
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“Scalp Actinomycosis Mimicking a Soft Tissue Tumour: A Rare Case Report”. 2026. Pyramid Journal of Medicine 9 (1). https://doi.org/10.4081/pjm.2026.562.
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