Bezold’s abscess is in relation to:
Correct Answer: Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Description: Ans. (b) Sternocleidomastoid muscleRef. PL Dhingra 5th/ 87* Mastoid tip is in relation to two muscles:# Sternocleidomastoid muscle# Digastric muscle (posterior belly)* If there is abscess from:# SCM muscle: Bezolds abscess# Digastric area: Citelli s abscess.Also KnowDifferent MASTOID ABSCESSESAbscessLocationWild's abscessSubperiosteal mastoid abscessBezold's abscessDeep to Sternomastoid muscleLuc's abscessUnder periosteum of the roof of bony canalCitelli's abscessDigastric triangle (along posterior belly of digastrics muscle)
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