Infratemporal fossa abscess of dental origin: a rare, severe and misdiagnosed infection
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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 anatomic space of great importance. It contains major neurovascular structures and communicates with the orbit and middle cranial fossa. Therefore, an infection in the infratemporal space is a potentially lethal condition. LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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