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==Background==
==Background==
#Consists of four, contiguous potential spaces bounded by the muscles of mastication:
#Consists of 4 contiguous potential spaces bounded by the muscles of mastication:
##Masseteric, superficial temporal, deep temporal, pterygomandibular
##Masseteric, superficial temporal, deep temporal, pterygomandibular
#Bacteria gain entry to the space from dental infections, trauma, surgery, injections
#Bacteria gain entry to the space from dental infections, trauma, surgery, injections

Revisión del 19:19 27 oct 2012

Background

  1. Consists of 4 contiguous potential spaces bounded by the muscles of mastication:
    1. Masseteric, superficial temporal, deep temporal, pterygomandibular
  2. Bacteria gain entry to the space from dental infections, trauma, surgery, injections
  3. Spaces communicate with the tissue planes that extend down the neck to the mediastinum

Clinical Features

  1. Facial swelling and erythema
  2. Trismus
  3. Fever, malaise, dysphagia

Diagnosis

  1. CT with IV contrast

Treatment

  1. Clindamycin IV

Disposition

  1. Admit

Source

Tintinalli

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