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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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de las Parótidas
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Odontalgia
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Enfermedades Mandibulares
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Niño
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Drenaje
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Terapia Combinada
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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