Actinomycosis abscess of the thyroid gland.

Objectives: To present an unusual case of actinomycosis abscess of the thyroid gland as well as review the history, etiology, pathogenicity and treatment of actinomycosis infections of the head and neck.

Study Design: Case study.

Methods: A report of a 39 year-old female status post tooth extraction that developed an actinomycosis abscess of the thyroid.

Options for diabetic patients with chronic heel ulcers.

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