A 51-year-old man was presented to ED with a 3-day history of pain and swelling on the right side of his face, fever, and dry mouth. Examination Firm right preauricular swelling was noted with erythema of the overlying skin. Dry oral mucosa and swelling adjacent to the right parotid papilla, with no saliva expressed from orifice (panel A) was observed.
Lab tests revealed WBC: 21400/mm 3 Maxillofacial CT was acquired as indicated in panel B. What is the most likely diagnosis and treatment? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only: Source: NEJM Stay connected, the answer will be posted in the next 48h!
