Arch Craniofac Surg.
2019 Mar;20(1):51-54. 10.7181/acfs.2018.01991.
Orocutaneous fistulas of odontogenic origin presenting as a recurrent pyogenic granuloma
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea. y34805@korea.com
- KMID: 2441940
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.7181/acfs.2018.01991
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.
