title: Facial abscess: a case report.
abstract: This report describes a patient with a migratory abscess as a sequel to the surgical removal of a mandibular third molar tooth. Culture of pus drained from the abscess revealed no growth, probably because of previous management with antibiotics.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Barclay
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D005145:Face; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male