Masticator Space Abscess
Abscess of hard palate.
Masticator space abscess. There is an ill defined low density centered upon the left masticator space consistent with a collection. The abnormality involves the medial aspect of the masseter. The masticator space is defined as the separate fascial compartment containing the pterygoid masseter and temporalis muscles and the mandible12. This article reviews and illustrates the anatomy and pathology of the masticator space ms.
A 35 year old man with an abscess in the masticator space. The submasseteric space is between the masseter and the mandible. The four compartents of the right masticator space. And may be confused with a parotid abscess.
The masticator space is one of the deep compartments of the head and neck. Gross anatomy the masticator space are paired suprahyoid cervical spaces on each side of. Academiaedu is a platform for academics to share research papers. This is also referred to as the masseter space or the superifical masticator space.
The submasseteric space is logically located under deep to the masseter muscle.