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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2025

Palatal Actinomycosis: Re-emergence of an Ancient Pathology.

Deepa Mary Samuel, Kiruba Shankar, Babu Manohar, Karthikeyan Soundrapandian

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Article in Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Deepa Mary SamuelDepartment of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, 600006 India.
Kiruba ShankarDepartment of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, 600006 India.ORCID 0000-0003-3339-5291
Babu ManoharDepartment of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, 600006 India.
Karthikeyan SoundrapandianDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, 600006 India.

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Abstract

Palatal actinomycosis is a rare chronic infectious disease primarily caused by Actinomyces species. Here, we present case reports of two immunocompromised patients with palatal actinomycosis. This paper highlights the clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and potential complications. We also discuss the importance of oral hygiene and glycemic control in preventing such diseases.

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ActinomycosisImmunocompromisedOsteomyelitisPalatalSequestrum

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PMID40065966
PMCPMC11890686

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