Submasseteric abscess: A rare head and neck abscess.
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ABSTRACT
The objective of the article is to highlight and make people aware of a rare abscess which is often missed or misdiagnosed. As only a few cases have been reported, the authors feel that reporting such a case would help in proper management of the disease. We are presenting a 6.5-year-old male child with 3 weeks history of right facial swelling in the parotid region, with low-grade fever and trismus. Submasseteric abscess is a rare abscess which is often misdiagnosed as a parotid abscess or parotitis. Only a few cases have been reported. The cause is mostly dental in origin. Intravenous antibiotics often fail to alleviate the symptoms as this is a closed space and needs prompt drainage. Therefore, awareness of this complication of dental infections is vital for proper diagnosis and timely management.
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النص الكامل:
1
الفهرس:
IMSEAR
الموضوع الرئيسي:
Parotid Diseases
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Toothache
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Humans
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Male
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Mandibular Diseases
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Child
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Drainage
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Treatment Outcome
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
نوع الدراسة:
Diagnostic_studies
اللغة:
En
السنة:
2011
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Article