Oro-Cutaneous Sinus Tract: A Case Report.
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2016-03
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Abstract
Common dental causes of odontogenic sinus tracts include endodontic or periodontal infections, trauma,
retained roots and residual chronic infection of the jaws. They are uncommon, and often misdiagnosed. The sinus
tracts are most frequently associated with mandibular teeth, which have been documented in 80 to 87% of the
reported cases. Extraoral fistulas typically present as erythematous, symmetrical, crusting, smooth and non-tender
nodules with periodic drainage. Cutaneous sinus tracts of odontogenic origin represents one among the many types
of sinus tracts that may form on the face and neck region. They are usually present on the chin and cheek region. The
cutaneous sinus resolves rapidly if the lesion is recognized early and diagnosed properly followed by surgical excision
of sinus tract, removal of offending tooth and cutaneous closure is performed.
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Oral, Cutaneous sinus tract, Excision
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Patil Ravi S, Patil Snehalata, Yuvaraj, Sunder Sanjay. Oro-Cutaneous Sinus Tract: A Case Report. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine. 2016 Mar-Apr; 7(2): 119-122.