38y F with inability to open her mouth, dysphagia since 2 months, pancytopenia and parapharyngeal abscess
Introduction: This is an online E-log Entry Blog to discuss, understand and review the clinical scenarios and data analysis of patients so as to develop my clinical competency in comprehending clinical cases, and providing evidence-based inputs. Note: The cases have been shared after taking consent from the patient/guardian. All names and other identifiers have been removed to secure and respect the privacy of the patient and the family. Consent: An informed consent has been taken from the patient in the presence of the family attenders and other witnesses as well and the document has been conserved securely for future references. A 38-year-old female presented with the chief complaints of difficulty in opening her mouth and left ear pain since 2 months, and difficulty in swallowing since 1 month. History of Presenting Illness: Sequence of events: 12th June, 2023: The patient had her left lower 2nd molar extracted for caries which was causing a toothache. 16th June, 2023: She first