title: An unusual case of actinomycosis.
abstract: We describe an unusual case of actinomycosis that appeared as a nasal mass. The diagnosis was established when Actinomyces viscosus was isolated from pus obtained from the right maxillary antrum by intranasal antrostomy. The patient was treated with intravenous crystalline penicillin and made an uneventful recovery within 10 days.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Light House Hill Rd., Mangalore 575001, India. shrikalab@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Shrikala
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baliga
authors.forename: Shalini
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shenoy
authors.forename: Godwin
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Vidyalakshmi
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Katara
mesh_terms: D000190:Actinomyces / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008875:Middle Aged; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000382:microbiology; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins