Subacute infratemporal fossa cellulitis with subsequent abscess formation in an immunocompromised patient

To present a case of subacute infratemporal fossa cellulitis with subsequent abscess formation to show important anatomic relationships as they effect presentation and treatment of infections in this area. Case report and brief literature review. The case of an immunocompromised patient who develope...

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Published in:American journal of otolaryngology 2005, Vol.26 (1), p.35-38
Main Authors: Akst, Lee M., Albani, Barbara J., Strome, Marshall
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - etiology
Abscess - therapy
Adult
Antibiotics
Biological and medical sciences
Cellulitis - complications
Cellulitis - diagnosis
Cellulitis - etiology
Cellulitis - therapy
Dermatology
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - complications
Ear diseases
Family medical history
Female
Humans
Hypothyroidism
Immunocompromised Host
Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications
Medical imaging
Medical sciences
Nasopharyngeal Diseases - etiology
Nasopharyngeal Diseases - therapy
Nasopharynx
Otolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Pain
Peritoneal dialysis
Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
Temporomandibular Joint
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - etiology
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - therapy
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:To present a case of subacute infratemporal fossa cellulitis with subsequent abscess formation to show important anatomic relationships as they effect presentation and treatment of infections in this area. Case report and brief literature review. The case of an immunocompromised patient who developed subacute infratemporal fossa cellulitis with subsequent abscess formation is presented. A literature review discusses etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of these infections. Careful history and physical examination revealed unilateral facial pain, swelling, and trismus to be caused by an infratemporal fossa abscess. Intraoral drainage and intravenous antibiotic therapy led to resolution of the infection. Infratemporal fossa abscesses are potentially dangerous complications of odontogenic infections. Although clinical diagnosis may be difficult, knowledge of relevant anatomy and pathways of spread allow more effective diagnosis and treatment of these infections.
ISSN:0196-0709
1532-818X
DOI:10.1016/j.amjoto.2004.06.015