dental sinus tract

Etiology

• tooth infection
  • Staphyloccus

Clinical manifestations

• chronic periodontitis may be present
• loose tooth may be noted
• seropurulent discharge from a lesion on the cheek may be noted

Laboratory

• wound culture with antibiotic sensitivity

Radiology

• computed tomography
  • may show disruption of the mandibular ramus
  • sinus tract may be seen extending through the masseter to the overlying skin

Management

• treatment of tooth infection
  • oral antibiotic may be appropriate
• cheek wound may heal with scar

More general terms

• sinus tract