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Facial cellulitis caused by unrecognized foreign body
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|November 1, 1979
Summary
A rare case of acute infection, initially suspected to be of dental origin, was caused by a long-standing, asymptomatic foreign body. This discovery highlights the potential for chronic foreign bodies to trigger acute infections after decades.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Odontogenic infections are common causes of acute facial and neck infections.
- Foreign bodies in the head and neck can remain asymptomatic for extended periods.