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==Background==
*Consists of 4 contiguous potential spaces bounded by the muscles of mastication:
**Masseteric, superficial temporal, deep temporal, pterygomandibular
*Bacteria gain entry to the space from<ref name="Ko">Ko I-C, Yoon K-H, Park K-S, et al. An unusual [[abscess]] formation in the masticator space after acupressure massage: a case report. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 2015;41(1):52-56. doi:10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.1.52.</ref>:
**Odontogenic (tooth extractions, periodontitis, pericoronitis, [[dental caries]], [[pulpitis]], etc) - most common source
**[[facial trauma|Trauma]] (e.g. to the TMJ)
**Surgery
**Injections (e.g. inferior alveolar block)
*Spaces communicate with the tissue planes that extend down the neck to the mediastinum

==Clinical Features==
*Initial symptoms are similar to [[TMJ]] disease
*Trismus
*Tenderness to muscles of mastication
*Facial swelling and erythema
*[[Fever]], malaise, [[dysphagia]]

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Facial swelling DDX}}

==Evaluation==
*CT of facial bones with IV contrast

==Management==
*[[Clindamycin]] IV
*Consult ENT for surgical drainage of abscess

==Disposition==
*Admit

==References==
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