Cervicofacial Actinomycosis: Detection and follow‐up through ultrasound image

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AbstractAimTo demonstrate a case of Actinomyces infection in which ultrasound was used as a diagnostic aid tool.Materials and MethodsDescription of a case of cervicofacial actinomycosis in a patient, whose treatment and long‐term evaluation were performed using ultrasound, a crucial tool to ensure accuracy and real‐time images, without exposing the patient to radiation, contributing to the success of treatment.ResultsIn the case of actinomycosis, the ultrasound findings consisted of hyperechoic foci surrounded by hypoechoic areas.ConclusionsUltrasonography plays a broad role in dentistry, being able to assist in diagnosis, guided surgical interventions and post‐treatment monitoring. Furthermore, ultrasound is an accessible and portable examination that can be used at the patient's bedside, especially in critical cases, proving to be a promising tool in clinical management in a hospital environment.