Foreign Body in the Left Sub-Masseteric Region Masquerading as a Chronic Parotid Fistula: A Rare and Intriguing Case Report

Haseeb Quadri, Dr. Abdul; Roy, Dr. Souvik

Foreign Body in the Left Sub-Masseteric Region Masquerading as a Chronic Parotid Fistula: A Rare and Intriguing Case Report

Haseeb Quadri, Dr. Abdul and Roy, Dr. Souvik (2025) Foreign Body in the Left Sub-Masseteric Region Masquerading as a Chronic Parotid Fistula: A Rare and Intriguing Case Report. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 10 (8): 25aug931. pp. 1147-1150. ISSN 2456-2165

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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.

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