Oral Cavity Abscess


KEY FACTS

Terminology

  • Synonyms: Sublingual space (SLS), submandibular space (SMS), root of tongue (ROT), or oral cavity (OC) transspatial abscess

  • OC abscess: Focal collection of pus within OC space(s)

  • May be in 1 space or multiple contiguous spaces (transspatial)

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