Orocutaneous fistulas of odontogenic origin presenting as a recurrent pyogenic granuloma
- Author:
Jin Hoon LEE
1
;
Jae Wook OH
;
Sung Ho YOON
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Cutaneous fistula; Pyogenic granuloma; Recurrence
- MeSH: Cheek; Cutaneous Fistula; Diagnosis; Fistula; Granuloma, Pyogenic; Humans; Osteomyelitis; Pathology; Recurrence; Salivary Gland Fistula; Skin
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery 2019;20(1):51-54
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Orocutaneous fistulas, or cutaneous sinuses of odontogenic origin, are uncommon but often misdiagnosed as skin lesions unrelated to dental origin by physicians. Accurate diagnosis and use of correct investigative modalities are important because orocutaneous fistulas are easily confused for skin or bone tumors, osteomyelitis, infected cysts, salivary gland fistulas, and other pathologies. The aim of this study is to present our experience with a patient with orocutaneous fistulas of odontogenic origin presenting as recurrent pyogenic granuloma of the cheek, and to discuss their successful treatment.
