Infratemporal fossa abscess of dental origin: a rare, severe and misdiagnosed infection
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Infratemporal fossa abscess of dental origin: a rare, severe and misdiagnosed infection
Infratemporal fossa abscess (IFA) can be misdiagnosed due to its rarity. The primary cause of IFA is an odontogenic infection originating from the mandibular molars. A 76-year-old man presented with a protruding mass of 3×4 cm in the left preauricular area, which was first noticed by the patient three months prior.(Fig. 1. A, 1. B) Symptoms, To the Editor, The infratemporal fossa (ITF) is an an...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2234-7550,2234-5930
DOI: 10.5125/jkaoms.2018.44.1.37