Sisodia N

Dr, Department of Dentistry, PGIMER and Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India

Publications

• Case Report   
  Chronic Cutaneous Draining Sinus of Dental Origin
  Author(s): Sisodia N* and Manjunath MK
  
  Extra oral sinus of odontogenic origin occurs when the purulent byâÃ?Â?Ã?Â?products of dental pulp necrosis spread along the path of least resistance from the root apex to the skin on the face. Patients presenting with cutaneous sinus usually visit a general physician or dermatologist first, as the lesion can mimic various dermatologic pathologies, ranging from an infected sebaceous cysts to a basal cell carcinoma. Despite systemic antibiotics, symptoms often persist causing further confusion, and at times leading to unnecessary surgical interventions. The location of this sinus in the head and neck region should lead the physician to seek a dental opinion in order to avoid misdiagnosis... Read More»