Orbital Abscess arising from an Odontogenic Infection
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Orbital abscess arising from an odontogenic infection.
AIM Presenting a rare complication of an odontogenic infection extending to the orbit. BACKGROUND A 45-year-old male patient reported with periorbital swelling of eyelids, of the left eye, foul smelling nasal discharge and a pus draining sinus on the left lower eyelid area. CASE DESCRIPTION The patient gave history of pain in the left upper first molar tooth 1 week back. His intraoral exami...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1526-3711
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1220