Manifestations of actinomycosis of the head and neck
Kainz, J.; Friedrich, G.
Hno 36(12): 493-497
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-6192 PMID: 3235362 Document Number: 315402
The clinical features of actinomycosis affecting the ear, nose and throat are presented. One patient with actinomycosis of the ear suffering from mastoiditis and a Bezold abscess is discussed in detail. The disease is rare: only 10 patients with actinomycosis of the tympanomastoid area have been described in the English literature. The diagnosis is therefore often delayed. Effective treatment requires combined surgery and long-term chemotherapy.
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