Orofacial Actinomycosis Eroding Through Hard Palate: A Case Report.
Stephanie LiuCharissa M EtrheimKevin M McDonaldPublished in: WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin (2024)
Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection with variable presentations occurring throughout the body. This patient responded well to a prolonged course of intravenous and oral antibiotics and had complete healing of his hard palate defect. Actinomycosis is frequently misdiagnosed, leading to delays in appropriate treatment.