Question 209 · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
Which of the following statements concerning submasseteric abscess are true?
1) difficult lower third molar eruption should be included in the etiology;
2) crepitation is usually an accompanying symptom;
3) post traumatic hematoma suppuration may be a causative factor;
4) it is not accompanied by trismus;
5) treatment of choice is abscess incision and drainage.
The correct answer is:
2) crepitation is usually an accompanying symptom;
3) post traumatic hematoma suppuration may be a causative factor;
4) it is not accompanied by trismus;
5) treatment of choice is abscess incision and drainage.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 3,4.
- C. 1,3,5.
- D. 1,2,5.
- E. 4,5.
Hint
Think about how thick the muscle covering the pus is and what happens to mouth opening when that muscle is inflamed.
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