Dentoalvolar abscess with extra oral sinus in a pediatric patient: a case report.
- Author:
Nikhilraj
;
Shenai P
;
Chatra L
;
Veena KM
;
Rao PK
;
Prabhu RV
;
Kushraj T
;
Shetty P
;
Hameed S.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Dentoalvolar abscess; Sinus tract; Periapical region.
- From: Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences 2014;13(2):36-40
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Cutaneous sins tract of dental origin are often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated because of their uncommon occurrence and absence of symptoms in about half of the patients. A case report describing the diagnosis and treatment of an extra oral cutaneous sinus tract of odontogenic origin in relation to mandibular left first molar with surgical treatment and proper antibiotic coverage is presented.