Actinomycosis of Middle Ear and Mastoid Presenting as Acute Otitis Media with Mastoiditis- A Case Report

Actinomycosis is an uncommon infection of the middle ear.Actinomycosis of ear can mimic other common diagnosis of middle ear. The treatment of actinomycosis of the middle ear differs from that of otitis media caused by aerobic bacteria, therefore an accurate diagnosis is necessary. We present a case of actinomycosis of middle ear in a 36-year-old female. Cortical mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty was performed and the patient is well on follow up. Because of its rarity, case has been reported. Middle ear actinomycosis is a rare and treatable condition. Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial to prevent complications and ensure a favourable outcome.