Synonyms

No known synonym

Name of the disease in English

Oral abscess

The disease in brief

This is a special case of non-specific inflammation of the mouth, which develops as a result of trauma or dental break-in.

Clinic & diagnosis

A lump on the cheek, jaw, associated with fever, local adenitis or a dental problem suggest the disease.

Typical sign of the disease

No description

Pictures

See below

Diagnostic formulas

No description

Differential diagnosis

- Actinomycosis of the mandible DG14    

- Tooth abscess N378 - Osteomyelitis of the jaw N281

Confirm a suspicion?

Observation and response to treatment means that we are not looking for a confirmatory method.

Prognosis and treatment

- Check whether the origin of the abscess is dental. - Set up a broad spectrum antibiotic treatment (Penicillin-Streptomycin type)

Prevention

No specific prevention.

References

Large animal internal Medecine-5th edition. SMITH B.BP. Mosby ed p741