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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 127, No 11, 1646-1650.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 127, Issue 11, 1646-1650
Copyright © 1996 by American Dental Association

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Diagnosing protracted submasseteric abscess: the role of computed tomography



L Mandel
Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, N.Y. 10032, USA.

Because of its anatomical location, the submasseteric abscess mimics a parotitis. This is particularly true when the usual dental source of the infection is not present. A thorough medical history and clinical examination as well as computed tomography are important tools in the differential diagnosis.


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