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Nasal Septum Actinomycosis Mimicking Mucocele.

Authors :
Lee DH
Yoon TM
Lee JK
Lim SC
Source :
The Journal of craniofacial surgery [J Craniofac Surg] 2020 Mar/Apr; Vol. 31 (2), pp. e147-e149.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Actinomycosis commonly occurs in the cervicofacial region, but rarely in the paranasal sinus. The authors report an unusual case of nasal septum actinomycosis that was mistaken for a mucocele. The patient was treated accordingly using antibiotic therapy after endoscopic sinus surgery was performed. It is noteworthy that actinomycosis of the nasal septum could appear as a mucocele without central calcification or bony destruction in imaging studies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1536-3732
Volume :
31
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of craniofacial surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31688262
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/SCS.0000000000006078