Title of article
Sternocleidomastoid pyomyositis mimicking parotid abscess
Author/Authors
Soleh, MN Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia , Irfan, M Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, Malaysia
From page
238
To page
240
Abstract
Pyomyositis is a condition of acute bacterial infection of skeletal muscle. It is commonly seen in tropical region, and the presentation depends on the site of involvement. We report a 72 year old lady presenting with swelling of left angle of mandible which mimicking left parotid abscess. Later on, imaging and operative findings proved it to be an intramuscular sternocleidomastoid abscess.
Keywords
Pyomyositis , mimic , parotid abscess
Journal title
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Journal title
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Record number
2580514
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