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Infratemporal fossa abscess: a diagnostic dilemma
M Panduranga Kamath1, Kiran M Bhojwani, Ajit Mahale
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India. kamathmp@yahoo.co.in
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|May 16, 2009
Summary
A rare infratemporal fossa abscess, a complication of dental extraction, can cause facial pain and trismus. Successful management was achieved through external drainage in this case.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Infratemporal fossa abscesses are rare but serious complications following dental extraction.
- Literature reports on this specific complication are limited, highlighting a knowledge gap.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old female patient with type 2 diabetes presented with unilateral facial pain and severe trismus.
- Clinical presentation suggested an abscess in the infratemporal fossa.
Findings:
- The infratemporal fossa abscess was successfully treated with external drainage.
- The case underscores the importance of considering this rare complication in differential diagnoses.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on infratemporal fossa abscesses post-dental extraction.
- Effective management involves prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention, such as external drainage.
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