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| Issue : 2 | Page : 181-182 |
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Importance of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of massetric abscess
LS Vagish Kumar
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
L S Vagish Kumar
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College and Hospital, Yenepoya Research Center, Yenepoya University, University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575 018, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2348-3334.153274
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Abscess of massetric region are frequently misdiagnosed as parotid abscess. Ultrasonography, particularly is of immense help to differentiate between these lesions. This case highlights the importance of ultrasonography in this particular context. |
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