Foreign Body in the Left Sub-Masseteric Region Masquerading as a Chronic Parotid Fistula: A Rare and Intriguing Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Oral and maxillofacial surgeons often encounter foreign bodies. They may present a diagnostic challenge, due to many factors such as the size of the object, the difficult access, masked by structures and a close anatomical relationship of the foreign body to vital structures. We report a rare case of a chronic parotid fistula caused by an occult wooden foreign body, emphasizing the importance of thorough history and clinical examination in diagnosis.
Authors: Abdul Haseeb Quadri, Souvik Roy
Language: English
Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4413600254