Actinomycosis of the tongue: a diagnostic dilemma.

A Atespare, G Keskin, C Erçin, S Keskin, A Camcioglu

Journal: The Journal of laryngology and otology 2006;120(8):681-3

PMID: 16716241

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Abstract

Actinomycotic infections of the cervicofacial region are not uncommon. However, actinomycosis of the tongue is rare. A mass that may mimic both benign and malignant neoplasms can be seen at clinical presentation and may mislead the diagnosis. We report a patient who presented with a tumour-like tongue mass causing speech disturbance, diagnosed as actinomycosis.

Address: Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Kocaeli University Medical Faculty, Kocaeli, Turkey.

DOI: 10.1017/S0022215106001757

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MeSH Terms: Actinomyces, Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial, Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Combined Modality Therapy, Diagnosis, Differential, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Tongue Diseases, Tongue Neoplasms