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Facial cellulitis caused by unrecognized foreign body.

L A Waldman

    Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
    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.

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    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.