Foreign Body in the Left Sub-Masseteric Region Masquerading as a Chronic Parotid Fistula: A Rare and Intriguing Case Report

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons often encounter foreign bodies. They may present a diagnostic challenge, due to many factors such as the size of the object, the difficult access, masked by structures and a close anatomical relationship of the foreign body to vital structures. We report a rare case of a chronic parotid fistula caused by an occult wooden foreign body, emphasizing the importance of thorough history and clinical examination in diagnosis.