Management of extraoral draining sinus of odontogenic origin: A case report

Abstract

Extraoral draining sinus of odontogenic origin often lacks intraoral symptoms, and are commonly misdiagnosed as a cutaneous lesion. This is a case report of a patient complaining of extra oral sinus tract since5 months. Chronic apical periodontitis of tooth can drain through sinus tract, which may be intra oral or extra oral. Proper diagnosis is the key of success in such cases and timely dental treatment can resolve the condition.