The Destructive Potential of Penile Actinomycosis: A Case Report

Actinomyces species are branching, gram-positive, facultative anaerobes that can be found in the oral cavity’s normal flora, as well as in the intestinal and female genitourinary tracts [1]. However, they can cause human pathology, typically forming fistulous tracts or slow-growing masses that invade adjacent structures. One hallmark feature of actinomycosis is the presence of sulfur granules, which are often observed in the affected tissues or drainage [2]. We report a rare case of genitourinary actinomycosis in a male patient who presented with an acute penile abscess and erosion of adjacent structures.