title: Mandibular fracture caused by periodontal abscess: Radiological, US, CT and MRI findings.
abstract: Mandibular fracture is a rare but possible outcome of a periodontal abscess. A case of complete fracture of the mandible with abscess infiltrating the surrounding soft tissues is described. The patient reported nor trauma, nor locoregional surgery. Ultrasonography and orthopantomography revealed the fracture of the mandible and the abscess at the masseter muscle. Further preoperative diagnostic examinations included CT and MRI. CT revealed the complete fracture line more clearly; MR the extension of the abscess.
authors.affiliation: Radiology Unit B, Department of Radiological Sciences, Umberto I Polyclinic, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy. mzzdra@hotmail.com
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mazza
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marini
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tesei
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Primicerio
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents