Legend CECT Neck: Increased soft tissue swelling along the left side of the face. The left masseter muscle is swollen and contains an area of low attenuation. There is slight swelling seen medially along the mandible, as well as involving the lateral parapharyngeal space.

Legend CECT Neck: Left sided facial swelling with a swollen left masseter muscle. Also present is stranding of the subcutaneous fat.

Legend CECT Neck; Scout (center), and Bone windows (left and right): An impacted 3rd molar with erosion of the lateral cortex of the mandible. Key words: ct infection inflammation

ENT Diagnosis: Dental abscess, osteomyelitis, & facial cellulitis