Abstract
Pyogenic cutaneous lesions of the cervicofacial region may have a variety of causes but one possibility that should be considered is a cutaneous sinus tract (CST) of dental origin. Correct diagnosis is based on a high index of suspicion and radiologic evidence of a dental pathology. Patients with odontogenic CST should be referred to a dentist and the treatment consists of either endodontic therapy or extraction of the involved tooth. We present a case report with misdiagnosis of CST of dental origin.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Cutaneous sinus tract due to an asymptomatic dental infection |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V12140674 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 177 |
Udgave nummer | 47 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 16 nov. 2015 |