title: Actinomycosis of the tongue. A diagnostic dilemma.
abstract: Actinomycosis of the tongue is an uncommon form of this well known but little seen bacterial disease. A review of the literature is presented and a report of a case which is believed to be the first from the British Isles in recent years. The clinical appearance mimicked a deep seated malignant tumour with induration, limitation of tongue movement and pain. A Tru-Cut biopsy was obtained which revealed a diagnosis of actinomycosis. Treatment was with oral phenoxymethylpenicillin for 3 months.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Brignall
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gilhooly
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology