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Actinomycosis of the nasopharynx: a complication of nasal surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. E. Osborne ,
R. L. Blair ,
H. E. Christmas  and
H. McKenzie
J. E. Osborne
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Dundee.
R. L. Blair*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Dundee.
H. E. Christmas
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Dundee.
H. McKenzie
Affiliation:
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Dundee.
*
R. L.Blair, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY.
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Abstract

This case demonstrates actinomycosis in a previously unreported site, and outlines some of the difficulties encountered in diagnosing and treating this rare but unimportant condition.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 7 , July 1988 , pp. 639 - 640
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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