Dental infection mimicking dermatological lesion: Three case reports of cutaneous fistulae and sinus tracts on face

Cutaneous odontogenic fistulae or sinus tracts are commonly misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated, leading to unnecessary and excessive medications attributing to patient agony. An understanding of cutaneous sinus tracts and their drainage will guide to more appropriate treatment. The following clini...

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Main Authors: Anuj Chhabra (Author), Nidhi Chhabra (Author)
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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