Actinomycosis of the larynx

Acta Otolaryngol. 2007 May;127(5):550-2. doi: 10.1080/00016480600946954.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / diagnosis*
  • Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / pathology
  • Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / surgery
  • Adult
  • Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination / administration & dosage
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hoarseness / etiology
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Laryngeal Diseases / pathology
  • Laryngeal Diseases / surgery
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Male
  • Postoperative Care
  • Vocal Cords* / pathology
  • Vocal Cords* / surgery

Substances

  • Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination