Intra-masseteric actinomycosis: report of a case.
A case of actinomycosis arising within the masseter following extraction of a lower second molar is reported. The most likely cause was a needle tract infection from the planned administration of the local anaesthetic.
Barnard
N A
NA
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chester Royal Infirmary.
Magennis
J P
JP
D000197:Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000382:microbiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000382:microbiology