Actinomycosis of the larynx

Sari M., Yazici M., Baglam T., Inanli S., Eren F.

ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA, cilt.127, sa.5, ss.550-552, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 127 Sayı: 5
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/00016480600946954
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.550-552
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.