Actinomycosis of the jaws. 2 case reports.
The diagnosis of actinomycosis is not always straightforward. It has been described as a masquerader, and 2 cases are presented which exemplify this. Their mode of presentation and natural history are contrasted.
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000382:microbiology