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Pyogenic neck abscess

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

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

Patient Data

Age: 45
Gender: Male
mri

Case Discussion

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

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