Zygomatic root abscess: A rare entity not to be forgotten!

We present an unusual case of a zygomatic root abscess in a 24 years old adult. He presented with one month duration of right zygomatic swelling. Otoscopic examination revealed superior and posterior external auditory canal wall sagging with an intact tympanic membrane. High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) temporal bone revealed a rim enhancing lesion lateral to the zygomatic process with fluid filled mastoid air cells.

Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - June 4, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Chow Xiao Hong, Nur Aida Razuan, Azila Alias, Farah Hani Hassan, Zara Nasseri Source Type: research