AI Article Synopsis
- A cutaneous sinus tract related to dental issues is rare and can be mistaken for other conditions due to its infrequent appearance and lack of obvious dental symptoms.
- The drainage of the sinus tract occurs outside the mouth and is influenced by where the affected tooth is located, as well as the type of bacteria involved.
- Factors like the patient's immune response and the anatomical positioning of facial muscles also play a role in how these tracts develop and drain.
Article Abstract
A cutaneous sinus tract of dental origin is relatively uncommon and may easily be misdiagnosed because of its unusual occurrence and absence of dental symptoms. Extraoral drainage depends on the location of the affected tooth as well as on specific factors such as the virulence of the microorganism, resistance of the patient's body, and the relationship between anatomy and muscle facial attachments.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7813662 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2020.37.204.21596 | DOI Listing |
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