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Case Reports
. 1998 Jan;15(1):59-61.
doi: 10.1136/emj.15.1.59.

Infratemporal and temporal fossa abscess complicating dental extraction

M S Diacono, A R Wass
Case Reports

Infratemporal and temporal fossa abscess complicating dental extraction

M S Diacono et al. J Accid Emerg Med. 1998 Jan.

Abstract

Abscess formation in the infratemporal and temporal fossae is rare. Their presentation to accident and emergency departments is unusual and consequently may cause problems with diagnosis. Once diagnosed, treatment should be aggressive with intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage.

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