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Necrotizing fasciitis of the masticator space with osteomyelitis of the mandible in an edentulous patient

  • Shin, Jongweon (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Park, Song I (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Cho, Jin Tae (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Jung, Sung-No (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Byeon, Junhee (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Seo, Bommie Florence (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • Received : 2019.05.30
  • Accepted : 2019.08.11
  • Published : 2019.08.20
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Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapidly progressive necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and fascia, caused by bacterial infection. Usually presenting in the extremities, trunk, or perineum, it is uncommon in the craniofacial or cervical area. Cervicofacial NF is a potentially fatal infection, which should be managed with early detection and intervention. Most cases have a primary odontogenic source of infection, especially when the masticator space is involved. We report a case of masticator space NF that developed without odontogenic origin in a 78-year old female who was treated with prompt surgical drainage and intravenous antibiotics.

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