Korean J Dermatol.
2008 Sep;46(9):1275-1278.
Two Cases of Cutaneous Sinus Tract of Dental Origin
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Seoul, Korea. ssjmdderma@eulji.ac.kr
Abstract
- Cutaneous sinus tract of dental origin usually arises from chronic dental infection. Because many patients with these lesions do not have any complaints of oral symptoms, the lesions are often diagnosed incorrectly and overlooked. We report two cases of cutaneous sinus tract of dental origin. One case on nasolabial fold originated from the maxillary canine periapical abscess. Another case on the mandible originated from the mandibular 2nd premolar periapical abscess. Endodontic root canal therapy resulted in complete healing of the lesions in both cases. Early correct diagnosis and treatment of the lesions can prevent unnecessary and ineffective antibiotic therapy or surgical treatment.
