Primary Actinomycosis of the Tongue

Cameron, Olin J.

doi:10.1001/jama.1932.02740660024006

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“…Tongue mobility may be affected if the intrinsic lingual muscles are affected. In Table 1, case reports available from the English literature are reviewed with details of available information 2‐28 …”

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Pathologist‐performed palpation‐guided fine needle aspiration cytology of lingual actinomycosis: A case report and review of literature

Özcan

Aker

Gölcük

2020

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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“Lingual actinomycosis” is an uncommon, suppurative inflammation of lingual mucosa, caused by Actinomyces. Infectious oral lesions can mimic benign or malignant neoplasms and fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is a simple, minimally invasive procedure for the assessment of patients with such lesions. Here, we describe the case of a 28‐year old patient presented with an asymptomatic, submucosal nodular mass of the tongue. Then, FNAC was performed by an experienced fine needle aspiration (FNA) pathologist (*) in our pathology department and the lesion diagnosed with actinomycosis. We also report a detailed review of cases in the literature, with clinical findings.

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Pathologist‐performed palpation‐guided fine needle aspiration cytology of lingual actinomycosis: A case report and review of literature

Özcan

Aker

Gölcük

2020

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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“…In 1885, Von Hacker described the first case of actinomycosis of the tongue [5], which remains a very uncommon lesion of the oral cavity, representing less than 3% of all reported cases of actinomycosis in English literature [6,7]. Although it is a benign condition, if not treated, it can give, in later stages, osteomyelitis with extensive bone destruction [8,9].…”

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Actinomycosis of the Tongue: A Case Report and Review of Literature

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Background: Actinomycosis of the tongue is an uncommon, suppurative infection of lingual mucosa, caused by actinomyces. The clinical diagnosis may present serious difficulties because of its ability to mimic other lesions, including both benign and malignant neoplasms. Methods: Here, we describe the case of a 52-years-old patient affected by an asymptomatic, tumor-like tongue swelling, then diagnosed as actinomycosis. A review of tongue localization of actinomycosis is also reported, with emphasis on clinical findings and therapy. Results and Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment, with pus drainage and systemic antibiotic therapy, are pivotal to avoid severe and life-threatening complications.

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