Actinomycosis of the parotid gland.
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.
Hensher
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Bowerman
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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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents