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KMID : 0356820100260020225
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
2010 Volume.26 No. 2 p.225 ~ p.227
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A Case of Parotid Actinomycosis Mimicking Parotid Gland Tumor
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Kwon Seong-Keun
Chi Jun-Hyuk
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Abstract
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Actinomycosis is an unusual granulomatous infection caused by gram-positive anaerobic bacteria called Actinomyces species(predominantly Actinomyces israelii), which is a common and normally nonpathogenic organism found in the nose and throat. The three major clinical presentations of actinomycosis include the cervico-facial(the most common, 55%), thoracic, and abdominopelvic region. Actinomycosis typically has a chronic, indolent course characterized by swelling and induration of the soft tissues and eventual spontaneous drainage through multiple sinus tracts. Actinomycosis is difficult to diagnose because of variable presentation mimicking neoplasm and fastidious nature of the organism in culture. We present a case of actinomycosis in the parotid tip area which was mistaken for a salivary tumor.
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KEYWORD
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Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial
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