ABSTRACT

Actinomycosis is per se one rare disease encountered today, even in the Developing World – Thanks to the widespread use of antibiotics. Cervicofacial actinomycosis is the most common form of disease and insofar its only presentation is in the form of a mass or lump in the jaw or neck which presents silently or as discharging sinuses. This 75yr old gentleman presented with a palatal lesion which turned out to be an Actinomycotic Ulcer – a totally unheard presentation. This stresses the importance of HPE in the diagnosis of even apparently simple cases. Keywords: Palatal Puzzle, Cervicofacial Actinomycosis
Publication date: 01/12/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.12.5791