Question 211 · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
Indicate the false statements concerning the perimandibular abscess:
1) it can be caused by a difficult eruption of the lower third molar;
2) the treatment consists in an incision of the mucosa between the sublingual fold and alveolar part of the mandible;
3) it can be a complication of the submandibular salivary gland abscess;
4) it can be a complication of posttraumatic inflammation of the mandibular bone.
The correct answer is:
2) the treatment consists in an incision of the mucosa between the sublingual fold and alveolar part of the mandible;
3) it can be a complication of the submandibular salivary gland abscess;
4) it can be a complication of posttraumatic inflammation of the mandibular bone.
The correct answer is:
- A. only 1.
- B. only 2.
- C. 2,3.
- D. 2,4.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Locate the abscess along the lower border of the mandibular body and ask which approach reaches it; note that false statements are wanted.
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