A Case of a Draining Oral Fistula Misdiagnosed as a Dermatologic Infection

Shilpi Priyadarshini
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Shilpi Priyadarshini: Regional Managing Director Jefferson Dental and Orthodontics 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700 Dallas TX 75234

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2023, vol. 48, issue 5, 40133-40135

Abstract: This case report describes an example of a dental infection of endodontic origin that has manifested extraorally as a draining sinus. This is a commonly missed diagnosis in a non-dental healthcare facility especially if the tooth is asymptomatic and the infection has been chronic in nature.

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Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2023.48.007718

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