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Odontogenic cervical abscess

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Recent history of dental extraction.

Patient Data

Age: 40
Gender: Male

CT Neck

ct

Typical CT scans of facial and neck infection of odontogenic origin. Shows spread of infection downward to involve the submandibular space.

Case Discussion

Occasionally, an odontogenic infection evolves an abscess

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