Question 212 · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
Indicate the true statements describing the submental abscess:
1) it is an extraoral abscess;
2) it results from inflammation in the area of lower premolars;
3) intraorally we observe oedema, redness and lifting of the oral cavity floor and sublingual folds;
4) the tongue is usually motionless and impeded swallowing and breathing can be observed;
5) the abscess can spread to sublingual and submandibular space.
The correct answer is:
2) it results from inflammation in the area of lower premolars;
3) intraorally we observe oedema, redness and lifting of the oral cavity floor and sublingual folds;
4) the tongue is usually motionless and impeded swallowing and breathing can be observed;
5) the abscess can spread to sublingual and submandibular space.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,5.
- B. 3,4,5.
- C. 1,2,4.
- D. 1,3,4,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Consider the position of the submental space relative to the mylohyoid muscle and which teeth drain into it.
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