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Malar mass due to Actinomyces odontolyticus
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|June 1, 1977
Summary
Actinomyces odontolyticus, a bacterium, caused a rare soft tissue infection in the malar region. This case highlights a new cause of actinomycosis, a granulomatous infection.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection typically caused by anaerobic bacteria.
- Actinomyces species are known pathogens, but Actinomyces odontolyticus is rarely implicated in human infections.
Observation:
- A soft tissue mass in the malar region was found to be caused by Actinomyces odontolyticus.
- Histological examination revealed granulomatous inflammation with structures resembling sulfur granules.
Findings:
- This study reports the first documented case of actinomycosis caused by Actinomyces odontolyticus.
- The identification was confirmed through morphological, cultural, and biochemical analyses.
Implications:
- This finding expands the spectrum of Actinomyces species capable of causing human actinomycosis.
- Clinicians should consider Actinomyces odontolyticus in the differential diagnosis of granulomatous soft tissue infections, particularly in the head and neck region.