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Actinomyces lymphadenitis: case report
1Department of Pathology, Karaman State Hospital, Karaman, Turkey. denarik@hotmail.com
Turk Patoloji Dergisi
|January 29, 2013
Summary
This case report details an unusual Actinomyces infection presenting as lymphadenopathy. Histopathologic examination confirmed characteristic sulfur granules in a patient with a refractory neck mass.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Actinomyces infections are rare, with few reported cases of lymphadenopathy featuring histopathologic details.
- This study focuses on an unusual presentation of Actinomyces infection.
Observation:
- A 40-year-old male presented with a painless neck mass, initially suspected as an abscess, sialadenitis, or lymphadenitis.
- The mass was adjacent to the submandibular gland and did not respond to antibiotic therapy.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the mass and submandibular gland was performed.
- Histopathologic evaluation of the lymph node revealed characteristic sulfur granules, confirming Actinomyces infection.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering Actinomyces in the differential diagnosis of refractory neck masses.
- Further histopathologic investigation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of rare infectious etiologies.
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