A Rare Case of Actinomycosis in Nasal Cavity with Aspergillus Sinusitis / 대한이비인후과학회지

ABSTRACT

Actinomycosis in nasal cavity is a rare disease in otolaryngologic department. Actinomyces are gram-positive, predominantly anaerobic bacteria which are normal hosts in the oral cavity and G-I tract and become pathogenic after a break of the mucosal barrier due to trauma or Infection. Recently we have experienced a rare case of Actinomycosis in nasal cavity with Aspergillus sinusitis. Surgical treatment was performed and postoperatively intravenous penicillin was given. So, we report this case with brief review of liteatures.