Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Actinomycosis is a chronic, suppurative granulomatous infection caused byactinomycosis species, involving only the bone and the soft tissue or both. It is caused by a normal commensal developing opportunistic traits. On account of the rarity of the condition it is often misdiagnosed as a malignancy. In the present case the patient had repeated swellings in the mandibular region that was finally interpreted to be actinomycosis at a later date after thorough histopathological examination.
Key-words: Actinomycosis, Hoepple Splendore effect, Cervicofacial actinomycosis
Key Messages: In the diagnosis of chronic recurrent swellings of the mandible actinomycosis should also be considered regardless of its rarity.

Corresponding author: Dr. K.T. Sangeetha Nambiar, Post graduate student Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology A.J.Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore, E mail: drsangeethanambiar@gmail.com

This article may be cited as:  Desai D, Rai M, Rithesh K.B, Nambiar Sangeetha K.T. Actinomycosis ‘An Unlikely Offender’ - A Case Report. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2016;4(3):60-62.