Abstract
This case study describes a 24-year-old woman who presents to her primary care provider with marked unilateral facial swelling that has been present for 6 months. Facial swelling is a frequently observed symptom associated with various odontogenic and nonodontogenic conditions. Appropriate diagnosis and referral are critical when patients seek care for a suspected oral pathology.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | e181-e184 |
| Journal | Journal for Nurse Practitioners |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2020 |
Keywords
- dental infection
- facial swelling
- interprofessional
- oral health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing
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