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ArticleCureus2024

Facial Cellulitis and Skin Abscess: A Case of a Simple Bone Cyst in the Mandibular Bone.

Katsunori Tanaka, Yasuhiko Tsutsumi, Takumi Nakatani, Midori Tagaya

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Katsunori TanakaDepartment of Pediatrics, National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center, Higashiomi, JPN.
Yasuhiko TsutsumiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center, Higashiomi, JPN.
Takumi NakataniDepartment of Medical Treatment, National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center, Higashiomi, JPN.
Midori TagayaDepartment of Pediatrics, National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center, Higashiomi, JPN.
Fukuoka Higashi Medical Center · JPNational Hospital Organization · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cellulitis, abscess, or both are among the most common skin and soft tissue infections. Typically, cellulitis arises due to bacterial penetration through breaches in the skin's protective barrier. However, in cases of facial cellulitis, it is necessary to consider not only the breakdown of the skin barrier but also to differentiate odontogenic cellulitis. A prompt and accurate diagnosis of facial infections stemming from dental issues, coupled with the administration of antibiotics and dental interventions, played a crucial role in resolving this condition. Odontogenic cellulitis often develops as a result of dental caries. However, we experienced a case of odontogenic cellulitis and skin abscess occurring due to a simple bone cyst in the mandible, even in the absence of dental caries. Proper imaging examinations are crucial for diagnosis.

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facial cellulitismandibular imagingodontogenic cellulitissimple bone cystskin abscess

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PMID38524076
PMCPMC10957509
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