Abstract:The authors report a case of cervical cellulitis and mediastinitis developing from odontogenic infection.A 52-year-old woman visited our clinic because of dyspnea and pain on swallowing. She was given a diagnosis of cervical cellulitis caused by an odontogenic infection of the lower left second and third molars. We administered antibiotics and extracted the lower left second and third molars. However, the patient' s condition deteriorated, and the inflammation spread to the contralateral side. Four days later,… Show more
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