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Pharyngeal actinomycosis: a case report.

Francesco Carinci1, Jessica Polito, Antonio Pastore

  • 1Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Ferrara, Arcispedale S. Anna, Ferrara, Italy. crc@unife.it

Gerodontology
|May 24, 2007
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Actinomycetes bacteria can cause rare, chronic oral infections. This case report details successful antibiotic treatment for actinomycosis in the retropharyngeal space.

Area of Science:

  • Oral microbiology
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • Actinomycetes are oral saprophytic bacteria.
  • They can cause rare, chronic, suppurative infections, often originating from the teeth and mandible.
  • These infections can extend to the cervical and sub-mandibular regions.

Observation:

  • A case of actinomycosis in the retropharyngeal space is presented.
  • The infection originated as a swelling behind the third lower left molar.
  • The patient was a 74-year-old man.

Findings:

  • The patient received successful antibiotic therapy.
  • The clinical presentation and management of this rare case were discussed.
  • Relevant literature on oral actinomycosis was reviewed.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering actinomycosis in deep neck space infections.
  • Successful antibiotic treatment is crucial for managing oral actinomycosis.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and treatment of actinomycosis is warranted.