Actinomycosis of the larynx.
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.
Nelson
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Tybor
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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