Presentation
Tooth decay with facial swelling
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Masticator space infection
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There are inflammatory changes with fat stranding within the left masticator space with swelling of the left masseter and buccinator muscles. The left parapharyngeal space remains intact and there is normal appearance of the left medial pterygoid. There is also swelling and stranding of the subcutaneous fat of the left side of the face.
Case Discussion
The patient developed left masticator space infection extending into the left buccal space.