Bezold abscess lies in relation to: March 2012
Ans: A i.e. Sternocleidomastoid muscle Abscess Bezold abscess may i) lie deep to sternocleidomastoid ii) follow the posterior belly of digastrics iii) may present in upper pa of posterior triangle etc. Citelli's abscess is formed behind the mastoid more towards the occipital bone. Some authors consider abscess of the digastrics triangle as Citelli's abscess Luc's abscess swelling is seen in deep pa of bony meatus
Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Behind the mastoid
Submandibular region
Bony meatus