Immunocompetent Young Patient Presenting with Unilateral Lip Abscess Due to Peeling Exfoliated Lip Skin
Open Access
- 15 October 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Galenos Yayinevi in Turk Otolarengoloji Arsivi/Turkish Archives of Otolaryngology
- Vol. 59 (3), 239-241
- https://doi.org/10.4274/tao.2021.2021-4-9
Abstract
Lip abscess is a rare condition encountered in clinical practice. Generally, it may be due to an infective agent, such as virus, bacteria, entering through a skin wound, or it can be seen through hematogenous spread when there is a serious underlying condition such as a general condition disorder or immunodeficiency. It requires rapid diagnosis and treatment as it may cause significant complications in terms of localization and lymphovascular drainage. In this case report, an 18-year-old male patient with unilateral lip abscess that regressed rapidly with external drainage and antibiotic therapy is presented with imaging and clinical-laboratory findings.Keywords
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