Temporal Abscess After Bicycle Accident: A Rare Cause: Case report

Area of Science:

• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Infectious Diseases
• Trauma Surgery

Background:

• Facial infections and trauma are common reasons for maxillofacial surgery emergency visits.
• Odontogenic infections and contaminated wounds/foreign bodies are frequent causes of facial infections like abscesses.
• Initial facial trauma and subsequent wound infection are often interconnected.

Observation:

• This case report details a rare temporal abscess caused by an infected key bit.
• The infection occurred two weeks after an initial bicycle accident.
• Diagnosis was achieved through detailed patient history and radiological imaging.

Findings:

• A key bit introduced during facial trauma can lead to delayed, severe infections.
• Radiological imaging is crucial for diagnosing deep-seated facial infections.
• Surgical intervention is necessary for managing complex facial abscesses.

Implications:

• Emphasizes the critical role of precise medical history and thorough clinical examination in diagnosing facial infections.
• Highlights the need for meticulous wound cleaning and evaluation following facial trauma.
• Underscores the importance of considering foreign body retention in trauma-related facial infections.