A Case of Cutaneous Sinus Tract of Dental Origin / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
; : 1006-1008, 2005.
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ABSTRACT
Cutaneous sinus tract of dental origin is a syndrome rather than a disease entity, and is composed of a periapical abscess, sinus tract and granulomatous skin change at the opening of the tract. The presence of an intermittently-draining, granulomatous lesion on the face or neck should alert clinicians to the necessity of a routine dental examination, including radiographic studies. Early correct diagnosis and appropriate dental treatment can prevent unnecessary and ineffective antibiotic therapy or surgical treatment. We report a case of a 68 year-old woman with a cutaneous sinus tract on the right nasolabial fold, secondary to infection of eight maxillary remnant teeth.
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Main subject:
Periapical Abscess
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Skin
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Tooth
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Diagnosis
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Nasolabial Fold
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Neck
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2005
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Article