Massive cutaneous fistula secondary to an odontogenic submandibular abcess in an immunocompromised patient: a case report
Extraoral sinus tracts of dental origin often are a diagnostic challenge. A delay in correctly diagnosing these types of lesions can result in ineffective and inappropriate treatment. A 64 year-old immunocompromised female with a huge cutaneous draining tract was referred to our clinic complaining o...
Saved in:
Published in | Cumhuriyet Dental Journal Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 16 - 15 |
---|---|
Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Cumhuriyet University
05.12.2014
|
Subjects | |
Online Access | Get full text |
Cover
Loading…
Summary: | Extraoral sinus tracts of dental origin often are a diagnostic challenge. A delay in correctly diagnosing these types of lesions can result in ineffective and inappropriate treatment. A 64 year-old immunocompromised female with a huge cutaneous draining tract was referred to our clinic complaining of a purulent discharge from her skin on her right submandibular area. In clinical examination and radiographic assessment, periapical lesion associated with roots of lower right first molar was noticed. According to the patient history, she had kidney transplantation 17 years ago. Following the identification of the source of infection, it was surgically and medically resolved, and skin closure was performed. Her postoperative healing period was supported with hyperbaric oxygen therapy as well. Sinus tract was successfully treated. |
---|---|
ISSN: | 2146-2852 1302-5805 2146-2852 |
DOI: | 10.7126/cdj.58140.1008002047 |