[Actinomycotic scalp pseudotumor]

ABSTRACT

Introduction and Objective: actinomycosis is an indulent, slowly progressive infection caused by anaerobic or microaerophilic bacteria that normally colonize the mouth,colon and vagina.The most common location for diagnosed actinomycosis is the perimandibular region . Oral cervicofacial disease can be manifested as a mass lesion. Actinomycosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any mass lesion in the head and neck region. Bacteriologic identification from a sterile site or detection of sulfur granules accompanied by microorganism confirms the diagnosis