title: Actinomycosis of the larynx.
abstract: Actinomycosis is a rare chronic granulomatous disease that involves the upper airway and gastrointestinal tract. Approximately 40-55% of actinomycosis comprises the cervicofacial form. It presents a challenging clinical diagnostic dilemma because of variable presentations in the head and neck. Herein, we report a rare case of actinomycosis presenting as a vocal cord nodule in a healthy 21-year-old man who was not immunocompromised and had no other known medical disease.
authors: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Marmara University School of Medicine, Tophanelioglu cad., No: 13/15, 81190 Altunizade, Istanbul, Turkey. drmuratsari@yahoo.com
authors: Murat
authors: M
authors: Sari
authors: Mine
authors: M
authors: Yazici
authors: Tekin
authors: T
authors: Bağlam
authors: Selçuk
authors: S
authors: Inanli
authors: Funda
authors: F
authors: Eren
mesh_terms: D000197:Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination