Submasseteric abscess: report of two cases.
Submasseteric abscess is a rare infection with the symptoms of cheek tenderness and marked trismus. Submasseteric abscess is located between the masseter muscle and mandibular ramus with different appearances as sepsis, infection, or tumor. Two cases of submasseteric abscess are reported along with symptoms, causes, and management techniques. Adequate drainage and antibiotic infusion are the treatment of choice. The differential diagnosis of cheek swelling and tenderness that should be considered are parotitis, parotid gland tumor, temporomasseter joint arthritis, and submasseteric abscess.
Department of Otolaryngology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Y S
YS
Leu
J C
JC
Lee
K C
KC
Chang
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D008406:Masseter Muscle; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents