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== Background ==
== Background ==
*Cellulitis or abscess in buccal space
*Cellulitis or abscess in buccal space
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*Odontogenic source
*Odontogenic source
**Maxillary second and third molars most common
**Maxillary second and third molars most common


== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
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**Clindamycin,PCN V,third gen cephalosporin
**Clindamycin,PCN V,third gen cephalosporin
*OMFS consult for abscess drainage,if present,and tooth extraction
*OMFS consult for abscess drainage,if present,and tooth extraction


== Disposition ==
== Disposition ==
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*Admit diabetics,immunocompompromised, discuss others with consultant
*Admit diabetics,immunocompompromised, discuss others with consultant


==See Also==
*[[Salivary Gland Infections]]


== Source ==
== Source ==

Revisión del 00:46 18 dic 2011

Background

  • Cellulitis or abscess in buccal space
    • Space between buccinator and superficial fascia/skin
  • Odontogenic source
    • Maxillary second and third molars most common

Diagnosis

  • Ovoid cheek swelling with odontogenic disease
  • CT not always necessary, but can define abscess
  • Differential
    • Parapharyngeal space infxn
      • Swelling of neck and jaw angle,dysphagia,drooling,trismus,nuchal rig
    • Parotitis, bacterial or mumps
    • Neoplasm
    • Trauma
    • Facial cellulitis
    • Canine space infection from infected maxillary canine
      • Suggested by loss of nasolabial fold

Treatment

  • Parenteral Abx coveral oral flora
    • Clindamycin,PCN V,third gen cephalosporin
  • OMFS consult for abscess drainage,if present,and tooth extraction

Disposition

  • OMFS/ENT consult
  • Admit diabetics,immunocompompromised, discuss others with consultant

See Also

Source

  • ER Atlas
  • Rosen