A rare case of paediatric cervicofacial actinomycosis with obstructive adenotonsillar hypertrophy

Dr.Shilpa H; Dr.Amrita Suzanne Mathew

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2018

A rare case of paediatric cervicofacial actinomycosis with obstructive adenotonsillar hypertrophy

Dr. Shilpa H, Dr. Amrita Suzanne Mathew

Abstract :

Actinomycetes are commensal bacteria within the oral cavity.Actinomycosis is seen more commonly in adults and is rarely encountered in children.Actinomycosis of the tonsillar tissue is a rare pathological condition whose clinical significance has been disputed by authors worldwide.When present in tonsillar tissue,they may present with either features of recurrent tonsillitis,or obstructive sleep apnoea secondary to tonsillar hypertrophy.Craniofacial actinomycosis can present with a swelling/abscess at any head and neck site.Its importance lies in its diagnosis on histopathological examination,and management additionally with long term penicillin.We therefore report a paediatric case ofcervicofacial actinomycosis with obstructive adenotonsillar hypertrophy.