Cervicofacial and pulmonary actinomycosis associated with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Authors
Dentale, N Fulgaro, C Fasulo, G Guerra, L Legnani, G Mazzetti, M Poletti, V Gritti, FM
Citation
N. Dentale et al., Cervicofacial and pulmonary actinomycosis associated with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, SC J IN DIS, 30(5), 1998, pp. 519-520
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease",Immunology
Journal title
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
00365548 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
519 - 520
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-5548(1998)30:5<519:CAPAAW>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
A case of cervicofacial and pulmonary actinomycosis associated with non-Hod gkin's lymphoma (NHL) is reported. The patient underwent antimicrobial trea tment and surgical debridement of a palatine lesion. Complete clinical reco very mas achieved. The presence of actinomycosis may obscure and delay the diagnosis of NHL.