Author/Authors :
Mesgarzadeh, Ali Hossein Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Faculty of Dentistry - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Ghavimi, Mohammad Ali Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Faculty of Dentistry - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Gok, Gulşen Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Eastbourne District General Hospital - East Sussex, England , Zarghami, Afsaneh Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz
Abstract :
Infratemporal space infection is a rare but serious sequel of odontogenic infection. The diagnosis is difficult due to non spe-cific signs and symptoms. Diabetes mellitus as a definitive risk factor for odontogenic infections needs more consideration during clinical procedures. We report a case of an undiagnosed diabetic patient with isolated infratemporal space infection after tooth extraction with presentation of similar signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint and muscle problem
