Severe necrotizing fasciitis complicating odontogenic nfection: a case report.
We report a case of cervical necrotizing fasciitis complicating dental infection in a 36-year-old man, who presented with infection involving mucosa of the right maxilla, mandible, parapharyngeal and masticator spaces, requiring extensive surgery and antibiotic therapy. The initial presentation, radiological appearance and clinical course are discussed.


CONCLUSIONS
This case highlights the course of an aggressive dento-alveolar infection in the immuno-compromised host. The need for early detection and urgent referral by the practitioner to minimize the risk of mortality and morbidity is essential in such cases.
Heath
Neil
N
SpR Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Newcastle Dental Hospital, UK.
Macleod
Iain
I
Chippindale
Andrew
A
Greenwood
Mark
M
Ripley
Colin
C
D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications*; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology*; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*