Odontogenic cutaneous fistula mimicking malignancy

Clin Case Rep. 2017 Mar 28;5(5):723-724. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.907. eCollection 2017 May.

Abstract

It is important for the dentists to make accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of odontogenic cutaneous fistula. Although large facial skin lesions may bring up malignancy on top of the differential list, careful evaluation including physical observation, imaging, and pathology can rule out malignancies.

Keywords: Odontogenic cutaneous fistula; periodontal disease.