Extraoral Sinus Tracts of Odontogenic Origin: A Case Series

Frontiers in Dentistry

Mohsen AminSobhani¹  Mehrfam Khoshkhounejad²  Abdollah Ghorbanzadeh³  Sholeh Ghabraei³  Ellahe Azizlou³  Shima Saber Tahan³ 

[1] Department of Endodontics, Dental School, AJA University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran;Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran AND Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;

关键词: Endodontics;    Misdiagnosis;    Infection;    Odontogenic Cysts;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Extraoral sinus tracts of odontogenic origin often develop as the result of misdiagnosis of persistent dental infections due to trauma, caries, or periodontal disease. Due to these lesions' imitation from cutaneous lesions, misdiagnosis, and mismanagement, which we frequently encounter, this article aims to describe four cases with manifestations in different parts of the face and the neck. Patients were referred to an endodontist with a history of several surgical procedures and/or antibiotic therapy due to misdiagnosis. After comprehensive examinations, root canal treatment was performed. The resolution of signs and symptoms during the follow-up period confirmed the correct diagnosis. Dermatologists and other physicians should be aware of the possibility of the relationship of extraoral sinus tracts with dental infections. Precise examination and taking a comprehensive history can aid to prevent unnecessary and incorrect therapeutic and/or pharmaceutical interventions. Elimination of dental infection leads to complete recovery in such patients.

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