Endobronchial actinomycosis in a child during COVID-19 pandemic
- Pierre Goussard,
- Helena Rabie,
- Michelle Marshall,
- Lunga Mfingwana,
- Julie Morrison,
- Zane Ismail,
- Francois Retief,
- Pieter Nel,
- Dawood Dacosta,
- Savvas Andronikou,
- Pawel Schubert
Helena Rabie
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfileMichelle Marshall
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfileLunga Mfingwana
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfileJulie Morrison
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfileZane Ismail
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfileFrancois Retief
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfilePieter Nel
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfileDawood Dacosta
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfilePawel Schubert
Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Author ProfileAbstract
Actinomycosis is a rare, indolent and invasive infection caused by
Actinomyces species. Pulmonary actinomycosis is very rarely seen in the
paediatric population. The classic radiological presentation of thoracic
involvement of actinomycosis includes lower lobe consolidation, empyema
and periostitis of the ribs. We report a case of endobronchial pulmonary
actinomycosis in a child diagnosed on endobronchial biopsy and
broncho-alveolar lavage taken during bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy can be
dangerous when performed on these cases, as there is a risk of severe
bleeding and large airway obstruction, as was the case with this
patient.05 May 2021Submitted to Pediatric Pulmonology 06 May 2021Submission Checks Completed
06 May 2021Assigned to Editor
08 May 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
06 Jun 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
07 Jun 2021Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
08 Jun 20211st Revision Received
17 Jun 2021Submission Checks Completed
17 Jun 2021Assigned to Editor
17 Jun 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
22 Jun 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
23 Jun 2021Editorial Decision: Accept