title: Actinomycosis of the cheek.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Actinomycosis is an uncommon chronic granulomatous infection first described by Bollinger in 1 877.The infection is caused by actinomyces species and it is characterized by slow contiguous spread and suppurative inflammation, formation of multiple abscesses and sinus tracts with possible drainage of "sulfur granules".
  
  
  METHODS
  We report an unusual case of actinomycosis of the cheek that occurred 6 years after buccal odontogenic abscess. A 56-year-old male was referred to the Department of Oral Surgery because of a painless swelling of the left cheek, which initiated three weeks prior to the referral. The diagnosis of actinomycosis was confirmed by histopathologic examination. In accordance with the diagnosis oral penicillin was prescribed for four months with complete resolution.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case of actinomycosis is presented as a rarity. For proper diagnosis, careful examination and a high degree of clinical suspicion are necessary.
authors.forename: Bruno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vidaković
authors.forename: Darko
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Macan
authors.forename: Berislav
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Perić
authors.forename: Manojlović
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Spomenka
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002610:Cheek / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins