Nasal Cavity Actinomycosis Mimicking Rhinolith

J Craniofac Surg. 2018 May;29(3):e255-e257. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000004304.

Abstract

Actinomycosis is a subacute-to-chronic bacterial infection caused by filamentous, gram-positive, non-acid-fast, anaerobic-to-microaerophilic bacteria. It is characterized by continuous spread, suppurative and granulomatous inflammation, and formation of multiple abscesses and sinus tracts that may discharge sulfur granules. Although the most common clinical forms of actinomycosis are cervicofacial, involvement of the nose and paranasal sinuses are extremely rare. Furthermore, nasal cavity actinomycosis mimicking rhinolith has not been reported in the literature previously. This article reports a patient of nasal cavity actinomycosis causing symptoms similar to those of a rhinolith, which was successfully treated by surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomyces
  • Actinomycosis* / diagnosis
  • Actinomycosis* / microbiology
  • Actinomycosis* / pathology
  • Actinomycosis* / therapy
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Debridement
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nasal Cavity* / microbiology
  • Nasal Cavity* / pathology
  • Nose Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Nose Diseases* / microbiology
  • Nose Diseases* / pathology
  • Nose Diseases* / therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents