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Actinomycosis of the tongue. A diagnostic dilemma
1Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|June 1, 1989
Abstract:
Actinomycosis of the tongue is an uncommon form of this well known but little seen bacterial disease. A review of the literature is presented and a report of a case which is believed to be the first from the British Isles in recent years. The clinical appearance mimicked a deep seated malignant tumour with induration, limitation of tongue movement and pain. A Tru-Cut biopsy was obtained which revealed a diagnosis of actinomycosis. Treatment was with oral phenoxymethylpenicillin for 3 months.