Pediatric cervicofacial actinomycosis disclosing an underlying congenital dermoid cyst
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چکیده
Pediatric cervicofacial actinomycosis is a rare occurrence consequent to dental infections and manipulations or maxillofacial trauma. The clinical presentation ranges from multiple draining sinuses to swellings resembling tumors and cysts. The present unusual case had congenital dermoid cyst of mid upper lip with Actinomyces israelii infection identified on microscopy, culture, and histopathology. A successful outcome in the present case was obtained using combination of medical and surgical treatment.
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[Pediatric cervicofacial actinomycosis - case report and review of the literature]
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