Open AccessBilobed Odontogenic Pterygoid Abscess Masquerading as Malignancy
Author(s) -
Eve Tranchito
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2692-9562
DOI - 10.31579/2692-9562/001
Subject(s) - odontogenic , lateral pterygoid muscle , malignancy , abscess , medicine , pterygoid muscles , odontogenic infection , anatomy , dentistry , pathology , surgery , masticatory force , temporomandibular joint
Pterygoid abscess from dental origin has been established. These abscesses can masquerade as malignancy. Various approaches to drainage have been described with specific nuances. We present an effective and safe transoral technique for drainage of a large, odontogenic intra-pterygoid muscle abscess.