title: [Ultrasonography in diagnostic and therapeutic management of the abscesses due to Actinomyces spp].
abstract: A case of abscess of masseter muscle by Actinomyces spp. is described. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration allowed diagnosis by cytology. Specific antibiotic treatment was started and US-follow-up showed complete healing of the lesion with restitution ad integrum of the muscle.
authors.affiliation: Servizio Autonomo di Ecografia ed EcoInterventistica-Ospedale D Cotugno, Napoli.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Giorgio
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: de Stefano
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tarantino
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Perrotta
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Aloisio
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Forte