Botryomycosis of orofacial region: A rare case report

• Main Authors: Devika S Pillai, Subhas Babu, Shruthi Hegde, Vidya Ajila, G Sachin Ram
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
• Series: Journal of Medical Sciences
• Subjects: Botryomycosis; granulomatous; infection
• Online Access: http://www.jmedscindmc.com/article.asp?issn=1011-4564;year=2018;volume=38;issue=6;spage=287;epage=291;aulast=

Botryomycosis is a rare chronic granulomatous infection that usually involves the skin and rarely viscera. The main causative organism is Staphylococcus aureus, and rarely, Pseudomonas and Escherichia coli. Both cutaneous and visceral forms of the disease are recognized. Botryomycosis may develop in apparently healthy individuals as well as the immunologically compromised. The involvement of orofacial region is rare in the literature. Diagnosing botryomycosis is very challenging. Dental specialists require thorough knowledge regarding the features and management of this infrequent entity in their practice. Isolation of the causative agent and antibiotic susceptibility tests are essential to provide appropriate treatment. We hereby report a rare case of a 37-year-old healthy male with recurrent episodes of botryomycosis involving the orofacial region. The present report highlights the clinical and histopathologic features of botryomycosis with literature review.