BACKGROUND Deep neck infections are important otolaryngologic emergencies due to serious complications and the risk of airway compromise, which can lead to mortality. Although the most common causes among pediatric patients are tonsillitis and pharyngeal infections, odontogenic infections are an important cause in adults. CASE REPORT We present three patients with multiple deep neck space abs...

D eep neck space infections are a potential complication of odontogenic infection, but rarely have been reported in children. In a recent study, 113 pediatric patients were hospitalized with maxillofacial infections with 32 from dental sources; however, the extension of these infections into deep neck spaces was not documented. 1 In a similar study of 67 children with abscess of the head and ne...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the days of hospitalization length between patients treated with Moxifloxacin with that of patients treated with a Clindamycin/Ceftriaxone combination and additionally, to isolate and identify the oral pathogens involved in orofacial odontogenic infections. MATERIAL AND METHODS A pilot-controlled-clinical-trial was carried out on hospitalized pa...

Inclusion bodies are nuclear or cytoplasmic aggregates of proteins that may be formed due to infections or genetic disorders. Asteroid body is one such inclusion that is eosinophilic and spider like that are usually found in infections like sarcoidosis and sporotrichosis. Inclusions are usually pathognomonic of certain diseases and conditions, navigating the pathologist to arrive at a diagnosis...

infratemporal space infection is a rare but serious sequel of odontogenic infection. the diagnosis is difficult due to non specific signs and symptoms. diabetes mellitus as a definitive risk factor for odontogenic infections needs more consideration during clinical procedures. we report a case of an undiagnosed diabetic patient with isolated infratemporal space infection after tooth extraction ...

Facial cellulitis and swellings of the head and neck are worrisome signs of odontogenic infection, which can be life threatening. Most head and neck infections are caused by bacterial pathogens. When treating such infections, dentists must also be aware of possible viral or fungal causes and their associated presentations. This report documents a case of viral infection that initially resembled...

The emergency physician is familiar with the presentation of dental abscesses and periodontal disease. The majority of these cases are easily managed with analgesia, antibiotics, and appropriate follow-up with the dentist or oralmaxillofacial surgeon. The emergency physician, however, must be aware of several unusual complications arising from odontogenic infections. Among these complications a...

Objectives This study sought to investigate the proportion of patients with suspected sinusitis referred for radiological examination who have radiologically verified sinusitis of odontogenic origin and to describe this type of sinusitis. Study Design This investigation is a retrospective study. Methods A total of 303 sinus examinations involving cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) perform...

Facial cellulitis in the pediatric hospital population can be classified as odontogenic and nonodontogenic. Emergency departments welcome timely diagnosis from consultants as cellulitis is associated with significant morbidity in children. The purpose of this retrospective study is to assist pediatric dentists in recognizing differences between odontogenic and nonodontogenic facial cellulitis a...