Actinomyces of the hard palate presenting as acute sinusitis
Joint Authors
Hyde, Justin M.
Nida, Andrew M.
Lewis, Andrea F.
Source
Journal of Case Reports in Medicine
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Actinomyces-related osteomyelitis of the face and jaw is an uncommon complication following invasive dental procedures or trauma, but can have an idiopathic etiology.
This case involved a 71-year-old woman who presented to her primary physician for acute sinusitis over a two-week period.
CT scan revealed sinusitis with associated bony destruction of the hard palate.
She was subsequently referred over concern for invasive fungal sinusitis.
She underwent biopsy and debridement yielding a diagnosis of Actinomycesrelated osteomyelitis of the hard palate.
Debridement and intense antimicrobial therapy for several months eventually resolved her infection.
Though her outcome was favorable, patients with this disease can present after this invasive and aggressive bacteria has already caused irreversible damage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hyde, Justin M.& Lewis, Andrea F.& Nida, Andrew M.. 2014. Actinomyces of the hard palate presenting as acute sinusitis. Journal of Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 3, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-685673
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hyde, Justin M.…[et al.]. Actinomyces of the hard palate presenting as acute sinusitis. Journal of Case Reports in Medicine Vol. 3 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-685673
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hyde, Justin M.& Lewis, Andrea F.& Nida, Andrew M.. Actinomyces of the hard palate presenting as acute sinusitis. Journal of Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 3, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-685673
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 3-4
Record ID
BIM-685673