amoxicillin-potassium-clavulanate-combination and Hoarseness

Actinomycosis is a rare chronic granulomatous disease that involves the upper airway and gastrointestinal tract. Approximately 40-55% of actinomycosis comprises the cervicofacial form. It presents a challenging clinical diagnostic dilemma because of variable presentations in the head and neck. Herein, we report a rare case of actinomycosis presenting as a vocal cord nodule in a healthy 21-year-old man who was not immunocompromised and had no other known medical disease.

Topics: Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial; Adult; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Biopsy; Diagnosis, Differential; Hoarseness; Humans; Laryngeal Diseases; Laryngoscopy; Male; Postoperative Care; Vocal Cords