ACTINOMYCOSIS OF THE TONSILS IN A FEMALE PATIENT WITH MULTIPLE MYELOMA

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2
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2017

E. Rybko, I. Shupletsova, I. Rekhtina, MD Hematology Research Center, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Moscow

The paper describes a rare case of actinomycosis of the tonsils in a female patient with multiple myeloma. Histological examination could establish a correct diagnosis and treat successfully.
Keywords: 
hematology
otorhinolaryngology
actinomycosis of the tonsils
multiple myeloma

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