[Actinomycosis in otorhinolaryngology. Apropos of a case with localization in the nasal cavity]

Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 1994;111(5):292-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report an atypical case of actionomycosis implanted in the nasal cavity and occurring twenty years after septum surgery. Treatment by penicillin and surgical excision gave a good result. Cervicofacial actinomycosis is caused by actinomyctes which usually lives as a saprophyte in the oral cavity. A trauma is often found in the previous history. Diagnosis with tumors and abscess may be difficult. The histopathological examination shows typical aspects of the granuloma (gram+ and Grocott+) and the bacteriological isolation of the germ is difficult to obtain. Penicillin associated with surgical excision is the best therapy, but high doses must be used for a long time. The literature is reviewed without finding such a case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / diagnosis
  • Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / microbiology*
  • Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Cavity* / microbiology
  • Nasal Septum / surgery
  • Nose Diseases / diagnosis
  • Nose Diseases / microbiology
  • Nose Diseases / therapy
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / microbiology*
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / therapy
  • Postoperative Complications