Deep Neck Space Infection Caused by Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor.
- Author:
Ji Su OH
1
;
Su Gwan KIM
;
Jae Seek YOU
;
Hong Gi MIN
;
Ji Won KIM
;
Eun Sik KIM
;
Cheol Man KIM
;
Kyung Seop LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Korea. sgckim@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Abscess;
Complication;
Odontogenic cysts;
Odontogenic infection
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Exudates and Transudates;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Neck*;
Odontogenic Cysts*;
Odontogenic Tumors*;
Rupture
- From:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2014;36(2):73-77
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) is a benign cystic intraosseous tumor of odontogenic origin. An infection of a KCOT is not common because KCOT is a benign developmental neoplasm. Moreover, a severe deep neck space infection with compromised airway caused by infected KCOT is rare. This report presents a 60-year-old male patient with a severe deep neck space infection related to an infected KCOT due to cortical bone perforation and rupture of the exudate. Treatment of the deep neck space infection and KCOT are reported.
