Diagnosing protracted submasseteric abscess: the role of computed tomography.
Because of its anatomical location, the submasseteric abscess mimics a parotitis. This is particularly true when the usual dental source of the infection is not present. A thorough medical history and clinical examination as well as computed tomography are important tools in the differential diagnosis.
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Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, N.Y. 10032, USA.
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005205:Fascia; D005260:Female; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008406:Masseter Muscle; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology