Abstract

JIMENEZ REYES, Walgener; LAMBERT MARESMA, María Zeidy  and  SOTOLONGO ARGUELLES, Yuniet. Mammary actinomycosis. Presentation of two cases. Rev. inf. cient. [online]. 2018, vol.97, n.3, pp. 635-642. ISSN 1028-9933.

Mammary actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative infection that is characterized by the production of "sulfur granules" from external fistulas in the skin of the breasts. Due to, it is a rare disease in this location. Two similar cases, are carried out in this study, the mentioned aspects being the main motivation. In addition, we intend to awaken the interest of doctors to the study of such condition for the diagnosis and knowledge of the treatment which must be early and lasting for its cure. The importance in early diagnosis and treatment is emphasized.

Keywords : actinomycosis; mammary actinomycosis; sulfur granules.

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