Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry · 2014
A 40-year-old female patient complains of swelling of the left submandibular region which appeared three days ago; elevation of body temperature up to 37,4°C. Objectively: the left submandibular region exhibits a soft tissue edema, the skin color is not changed. Palpation reveals a roundish dense elastic node with a smooth surface sized 2,0 x1,5 cm. The node is mobile, somewhat tender. Mouth opening is not restricted, oral mucosa exhibits no visible changes, the crown of the 36 tooth is decayed by 2/3, its percussion causes pain response. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer options
- Odontogenic abscess of the submandibular region
- Acute odontogenic serous lymphadenitis of the submandibular region
- Odontogenic phlegmon of the submandibular region
- Chronic odontogenic lymphadenitis of the submandibular region
- Acute serous sialadenitis of the submandibular salivary gland
Correct answer
Acute odontogenic serous lymphadenitis of the submandibular region
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