Authors :
Hadj Ali Ghada; Bouhaha Marwa; Gnaba Imen; Boughzela Abdelatif
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6044865
Abstract :
cutaneous sinus tract of dental origin is a
pathological way that initiates in endobuccal area and
exits in the cutaneous surface. It is a complication of a
pulp necrosis, commonly misdiagnosed due to the rarity
of occurrence and the lack of symptoms. The periapical
infection spreads following the path of least resistance
and breakthrough the skin to form draining sinus tracts.
The aim of this paper is to describe through two cases the
conservative approach of cutaneous sinus tract of dental
origin.
Case report: Two female patients referred to our
department with a chronically draining cutaneous lesion.
Clinical and radiologic examination confirmed the dental
origin of the lesion. Thus, an endodontic treatment was
performed. few months later the lesion is totally healed.
Conclusion: The interdisciplinary consultation is the key
of successful treatment of cutaneous sinus tract and may
avoid misdiagnosis. The endodontic approach seems the
treatment of choice and offer long term success.
Keywords :
Cutaneous sinus tract, dental origin, endodontic treatment
cutaneous sinus tract of dental origin is a
pathological way that initiates in endobuccal area and
exits in the cutaneous surface. It is a complication of a
pulp necrosis, commonly misdiagnosed due to the rarity
of occurrence and the lack of symptoms. The periapical
infection spreads following the path of least resistance
and breakthrough the skin to form draining sinus tracts.
The aim of this paper is to describe through two cases the
conservative approach of cutaneous sinus tract of dental
origin.
Case report: Two female patients referred to our
department with a chronically draining cutaneous lesion.
Clinical and radiologic examination confirmed the dental
origin of the lesion. Thus, an endodontic treatment was
performed. few months later the lesion is totally healed.
Conclusion: The interdisciplinary consultation is the key
of successful treatment of cutaneous sinus tract and may
avoid misdiagnosis. The endodontic approach seems the
treatment of choice and offer long term success.
Keywords :
Cutaneous sinus tract, dental origin, endodontic treatment
