Intraoral Approach Drainage of Submasseteric Abscess in a 14-Month-Old Child

Authors

  • Norsyamira Aida Mohamad Umbaik Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, 15586 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Nik Syahrul Hafizzi Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, 15586 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Nik Khairani Nik Mohamad Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, 15586 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Hashimah Ismail Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, 15586 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Irfan Mohamad Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kota Bharu, Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v3i2.88

Keywords:

Submasseteric abscess, head and neck, intraoral approach

Abstract

Submassteric abscess is a rare head and neck abscess. It may mimic a parotid abscess due to very close anatomical relationship. We present a 14-month-old child presented with fever, poor oral intake, irritability, and left-sided cheek swelling. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the neck showed an abscess formation in left submasseteric space. Intraoral drainage of abscess was successfully performed under general anesthesia. Patient recovered well and was discharged on day three post operatively. Subsequent follow up at one-week post operatively showed no recollection of the abscess.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 03 No. 02 April’19. Page: 123-125

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Published

2019-01-22

How to Cite

Mohamad Umbaik, N. A., Hafizzi, N. S., Nik Mohamad, N. K., Ismail, H., & Mohamad, I. (2019). Intraoral Approach Drainage of Submasseteric Abscess in a 14-Month-Old Child. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 3(2), 123–125. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v3i2.88

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Case Report

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