title: Actinomycosis of the larynx.
abstract: Actinomycosis of the larynx is rare. Only seven cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of actinomycosis of the larynx in a 63-year-old male following radiation therapy for laryngeal carcinoma. The diagnosis of actinomycosis can be made with a biopsy. It is important to distinguish infection from radionecrosis and recurrent carcinoma. Treatment consists of airway control and a prolonged course of antibiotics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Tybor
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D001706:Biopsy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology*; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged