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Pyogenic neck abscess

Case contributed by: Dr Roberto Schubert

Presentation:

Pain, reddening and swelling at the left mandibular angle and below.

Patient Data:

Age: 47
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Modality: MRI

Case Discussion:

Large abscess with  concomitant septic myositis of the sternocleidomastoideus muscle, probably resulting from left parotid infection.

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