Intraoral Approach Drainage of Submasseteric Abscess in a 14-Month-Old Child

Autor: Norsyamira Aida Mohamad Umbaik, Nik Syahrul Hafizzi, Irfan Mohamad, Nik Khairani Nik Mohamad, Hashimah Ismail
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS). 3:123
ISSN: 2523-692X
Popis: Submassteric abscess is a rare head and neck abscess. It may mimic a parotid abscess due to very close anatomical relationship. We present a 14-month-old child presented with fever, poor oral intake, irritability, and left-sided cheek swelling. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the neck showed an abscess formation in left submasseteric space. Intraoral drainage of abscess was successfully performed under general anesthesia. Patient recovered well and was discharged on day three post operatively. Subsequent follow up at one-week post operatively showed no recollection of the abscess.International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 03 No. 02 April’19. Page: 123-125
Databáze: OpenAIRE