Fascial space odontogenic infections: Ultrasonography as an alternative to magnetic resonance imaging

Table 1 Fascial spaces identified by ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging

Fascial spaces	USG		MRI		Type of fascial space
	No	%	No	%
Buccal	15	30	15	30	Superficial
Canine	7	14	7	14	Superficial
Sub masseteric	14	28	14	28	Superficial
Submandibular	6	12	6	12	Superficial
Sublingual	0	0	3	6	Deep
Masticatory	0	0	4	8	Deep
Pharyngeal	0	0	1	2	Deep
Total	42	84	50	100

USG: Ultrasonography; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging.

Table 2 Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in detection of cellulitis and abscess

	USG (number)	%	MRI (number)	%
Cellulitis	16	80	16	80
Abscess	4	20	4	20
Total	20	100	20	100

USG: Ultrasonography; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging.