Multiple odontogenic abscesses. Thoracic and abdomino-perineal extension in an immuno competent patient

• Published in: Medicina oral, patología oral y cirugía bucal Vol. 16; no. 6; pp. e772 - e775
• Main Authors: Arias-Chamorro, Bartolomé, Contreras-Morillo, Marian, Acosta-Moyano, Antonio, Ruiz-Delgado, Francisco, Bermudo-Añino, Lucas, Valiente-Álvarez, Antonio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Spain 01.09.2011
• Subjects: Abdomen; Abscess - etiology; Dentistry; Female; Humans; Immunocompetence; Neck; Periodontal Abscess - complications; Thorax; Vulvitis - microbiology; Young Adult

Odontogenic infection (OI) may lead to death if it extends beyond the buccal area. The virulence of pathogens and the local and systemic status of the patient influence the propagation of the pathogen, either by anatomical continuity or haemematogenous dissemination. Several severe complications der...