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A chronic organized masseter abscess causing trismus resolved by hemi-masseter myotomy
T Nishimura1, Y Okabe, M Furukawa
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kanazawa University, Japan.
Auris, Nasus, Larynx
|January 1, 1996
Summary
A chronic abscess in the masseter muscle, following parotidectomy, can stem from dental infections. Prompt identification and surgical treatment of masticator space infections are crucial for resolution.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Parotidectomy can predispose patients to complications like chronic abscesses.
- Masticator space infections, often originating from dental issues, can mimic parotitis.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old patient developed a chronic organized abscess of the right masseter muscle post-parotidectomy.
- The abscess originated from a masticator space infection linked to a second molar.
- Scarring of the masseter muscle resulted in severe trismus.
Findings:
- Complete abscess eradication and masseter myotomy successfully resolved the patient's condition.
- Dental conditions are critical considerations in diagnosing masticator space infections.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering dental health in parotid surgery complications.
- Emphasizes prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention for masticator space infections to prevent severe sequelae like trismus.