Question 3 (part 2) · LDEK · Abscesses and phlegmons
Odontogenic abscesses, in case of which diagnostic puncture is advised before incision, include:
- A. pterygopalatine space abscess, canine fossa abscess, sublingual abscess.
- B. tongue root’s abscess, palatal abscess, canine fossa abscess, sublingual abscess.
- C. tongue body’s abscess, tongue root’s abscess, submasseteric abscess.
- D. tongue body’s abscess, submasseteric abscess, pterygopalatine space abscess.
- E. tongue body’s abscess, tongue root’s abscess, palatal abscess.
Hint
Puncture is needed where pus lies deep under a thick muscle mass and fluctuation cannot be felt.
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