Draining skin lesions of dental origin: the path of spread of chronic odontogenic infection
Kaban, L.B.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 66(5): 711-717
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-1052 PMID: 7433554 Document Number: 166099
Draining skin lesions in the face are a common problem in head and neck surgery. The differential diagnosis includes various types of skin infection as well as infected tumor. Often overlooked is the possibility of a chronically infected tooth. The patients studied illustrated cutaneous drainage in 5 locations from different teeth. The anatomic basis for these drainage tracts and the diagnostic workup were described. These patients should have a dental evaluation.