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In actinomycosis of the spine, the abscess usually erodes into which of the following structures?

A
Towards the skin
B
Interveebral disc
C
Into the pleural cavity
D
Into the reteropritoneal space
High-Yield Explanation
Actinomycosis is most commonly caused by Actinomyces israelii. It is characterized by the presence of abscess with sinus tracts leading to the skin. Ref: Diagnostic Radiology : Musculo-Skeletal and Breast Imaging By Jaypee Brothers, 2nd Edition, Page 141.

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