Infectious diseases of the head and neck: a review
- PMID: 17580271
- DOI: 10.1309/6BBT12WGNK77N4EH
Infectious diseases of the head and neck: a review
Abstract
A variety of infectious diseases may involve head and neck structures. These include bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections. This article describes the pathologic features of a variety of infectious diseases that surgical pathologists may encounter in analysis of tissue specimens from the head and neck area.