A Case of Cutaneous Sinus Tract of Dental Origin.
- Author:
Hyun Min CHO
1
;
Sang Hyuk WOO
;
Young Chul KYE
;
Soo Nam KIM
;
Dong Soo YU
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Catholic University, Seoul, Korea. frank@medimail.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dental sinus tract
- MeSH:
Aged;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Nasolabial Fold;
Neck;
Periapical Abscess;
Skin;
Tooth
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(7):1006-1008
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
