Actinomycotic infections of the cervicofacial region are not uncommon. However, actinomycosis of the tongue is rare. A mass that may mimic both benign and malignant neoplasms can be seen at clinical presentation and may mislead the diagnosis. We report a patient who presented with a tumour-like tongue mass causing speech disturbance, diagnosed as actinomycosis.

Hair dye ingestion with suicidal intention has increased among rural Indian population and is associated with significant mortality. We report a teenager who presented with cervicofacial edema, respiratory distress, rhabdomyolysis, and myocarditis after ingesting the hair dye Super Vasmol 33. Early and supportive treatment can prevent morbidity and mortality.

Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused mainly by Actinomyces israelii. It is characterized by formation of multiple draining sinuses with discharge of characteristic yellow sulphur granules. There am five clinical types depending on the primary site of infection, namely cervicofacial, thoracic,, abdominal, primary cutaneous and pelvic. Primary cutaneous actinomycosis is very un...

Introduction: Surgical treatment of lymphatic malformations (LMs) in the cervicofacial area is challenging for surgeons because of their poorly defined borders and the potential for damaging neighboring structures. The aim of the study: was to evaluate the outcome of surgical treatment of cervicofacial LMs in children to improve preoperative counseling. Methods: A prospective study included cas...

OBJECTIVES To compare different surgical interventions for the treatment of extensive cervicofacial lymphangiomas and to define the minimal extent of surgery necessary to control disease. DESIGN Retrospective study. Mean +/- SD follow-up was 31+/-4 months after surgery. Surgical procedures were grouped as follows: (1) total removal, (2) subtotal removal (all cystic structures removed, small p...

Cervicofacial necrotising fasciitis (CNF) is an acute soft tissue infection that primarily involves the subcutaneous, adipose and fascial planes of the head and neck region. Secondary ischaemia of the skin results in widespread ulceration and suppuration. It is imperative that early diagnosis is made and judicious medical and surgical intervention instituted. We present a case series of patient...

In PHACE syndrome, the acronym PHACE stands for the association of posterior fossa malformations, cervicofacial hemangiomas, arterial anomalies, coarctation and eye anomalies. We report our findings in four patients with this syndrome, in whom it was characterized by complex aortic coarctation that required not only preoperative echocardiographic investigation, but also the use of techniques su...