On examination:
Extraorally on right lateral unit of the cheek, there was a circular injury of approximately 3cm in diameter which was communicating intraorally to the oral cavity. There was herniation of the buccal pad of fat, blood clots, and superficial burn around the wound (Fig 1). Intraorally, on the right buccal mucosa laceration of around 1 cm along with the herniated buccal pad of fat was present. The parotid gland appeared to be injured however, facial and trigeminal nerve functions were intact. No injuries were present on other body parts. Based upon the findings, a clinical diagnosis of soft tissue injury2 was made.