Ann Dermatol.  2014 Feb;26(1):115-116. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.1.115.

Nasal Sinus Tract Associated with Dental Infection

• Tenorio de Franca TR
• de Moraes Ramos-Perez FM
• Prado JD
• da Cruz Perez DE

• KMID: 2265710
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.1.115

Abstract

No abstract available.

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) An erythematous painless nodule in the right nostril. (B) A diffuse radiolucent image in the periapical region of the right maxillary central incisor, with disruption of the lamina dura (cortical alveolar bone) (arrows).

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  Fig. 2 Complete healing of the nasal lesion after the nonsurgical endodontic treatment.

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