Which of the following could occur as a complication of the posterior superior alveolar local anesthetic block?
A) Hematoma
B) Infection of the cavernous venous sinus
C) Piercing the pterygoid plexus
D) All options listed

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All of the options listed could occur as complications of the posterior superior alveolar local anesthetic block. A hematoma could occur due to needle trauma, infection of the cavernous venous sinus could occur due to the proximity of the injection site to the sinus, and piercing the pterygoid plexus could result in nerve damage.

Which of the Following Could Occur as a Complication of the Posterior