Cervicofacial Actinomycosis and Mandibular Osteomyelitis

Nasopharyngeal actinomycosis on 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography: A case report

“…Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic and indolent progressive granulomatous infection that is typically caused by the bacteria, Actinomyces israelii (1)(2)(3). Classically, actinomycosis presents in three clinical forms: Cervicofacial, thoracic and abdominopelvic (1,2).…”

“…Classically, actinomycosis presents in three clinical forms: Cervicofacial, thoracic and abdominopelvic (1,2). Cervicofacial actinomycosis accounts for around 60% of cases, with the mandible being the most frequently affected anatomic site (1)(2)(3).…”

“…Classically, actinomycosis presents in three clinical forms: Cervicofacial, thoracic and abdominopelvic (1,2). Cervicofacial actinomycosis accounts for around 60% of cases, with the mandible being the most frequently affected anatomic site (1)(2)(3). Though the clinical manifestations vary, an abscess formation with subsequent draining sinus and fistula formation is most commonly observed (1)(2)(3).…”

“…Cervicofacial actinomycosis accounts for around 60% of cases, with the mandible being the most frequently affected anatomic site (1)(2)(3). Though the clinical manifestations vary, an abscess formation with subsequent draining sinus and fistula formation is most commonly observed (1)(2)(3). An adequate course of antibiotics is the cornerstone of treatment (1)(2)(3).…”

“…Though the clinical manifestations vary, an abscess formation with subsequent draining sinus and fistula formation is most commonly observed (1)(2)(3). An adequate course of antibiotics is the cornerstone of treatment (1)(2)(3). Surgical debridement is necessary in certain circumstances (1).…”