A Swelling Below the Eye is MOST Likely Caused by Infection

Question

A swelling below the eye is MOST likely caused by infection from the
A) lacrimal duct
B) maxillary sinus
C) maxillary canine
D) auricular

Accepted Answer

Infections involving the maxillary teeth react in a unique pattern.Swelling below the eye is a classic example of infection arising from a maxillary canine tooth.Note that if such an infection drains into the buccal vestibule or palate,it typically will not progress to the ocular area.