title: Actinomycosis of the parotid gland.
abstract: Primary parotid actinomycosis is extremely rare. Two patients are discussed in whom this disease presented quite differently. The literature is reviewed and the management described, with particular reference to antibiotic therapy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hensher
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bowerman
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D010309:Parotitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents