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Repeated biopsies from the mass revealed actinomycosis with no features of malignancy, while computed tomography scanning revealed a left maxillary sinus mass with invasive features and bilateral large adrenal masses. Blood and urine investigations showed adrenal insufficiency. The patient was treated as actinomycosis with adrenal involvement and was given intravenous penicillin and intravenous hydrocortisone. However, his condition did not improve and new signs appeared, that of left facial swelling and lymphadenopathy. A repeat biopsy of the palatal and adrenal masses revealed B-cell lymphoma. This case highlights the possibility that actinomycosis and lymphoma may share similar clinical presentations and may coexist. Either may mask and\/or mimic the other, thus causing a delay in diagnosis. We describe the clinical progress and review the related literature. 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