Hard swelling at the angle of mandible with numerous draining sinuses is most likely______________?
Correct answer: A. Actinomycosis
- A. Actinomycosis
- B. Ludwig's angina
- C. Mucormycosis
- D. Cellulitis
Explanation
Cervicofacial actinomycosis produces a firm, woody swelling around the mandibular angle with multiple draining sinus tracts. Ludwig’s angina causes diffuse bilateral floor-of-mouth swelling but not chronic sinus formation.
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