Submasseteric abscess: A rare head and neck abscess.
dc.contributor.author | Rai, Ashutosh | |
dc.contributor.author | Rajput, Ruchi | |
dc.contributor.author | Khatua, Rabindra K | |
dc.contributor.author | Singh, Mangal | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2012-07-31T06:47:29Z | |
dc.date.available | 2012-07-31T06:47:29Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011-01 | |
dc.description.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. | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Rai Ashutosh, Rajput Ruchi, Khatua Rabindra K, Singh Mangal. Submasseteric abscess: A rare head and neck abscess. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2011 Jan-Feb; 22(1): 166-168. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/139973 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.source.uri | https://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2011;volume=22;issue=1;spage=166;epage=168;aulast=Rai | en_US |
dc.subject | Head and neck abscess | en_US |
dc.subject | parotid abscess | en_US |
dc.subject | submasseteric abscess | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Abscess --complications | |
dc.subject.mesh | Abscess --radiography | |
dc.subject.mesh | Abscess --therapy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Anti-Bacterial Agents --therapeutic use | |
dc.subject.mesh | Child | |
dc.subject.mesh | Combined Modality Therapy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Diagnosis, Differential | |
dc.subject.mesh | Drainage | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Mandibular Diseases --etiology | |
dc.subject.mesh | Mandibular Diseases --pathology | |
dc.subject.mesh | Mandibular Diseases --radiography | |
dc.subject.mesh | Mandibular Diseases --therapy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Masseter Muscle | |
dc.subject.mesh | Parotid Diseases --diagnosis | |
dc.subject.mesh | Toothache --complications | |
dc.subject.mesh | Toothache --radiography | |
dc.subject.mesh | Toothache --therapy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Treatment Outcome | |
dc.title | Submasseteric abscess: A rare head and neck abscess. | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |