title: Persistent cutaneous fistula in the neck.
abstract: A cutaneous fistula may develop from an infected tooth. The lesion usually arises without dental symptoms and for this reason is often incorrectly diagnosed. For correct diagnosis intraoral radiographs and essential. Elimination of the infectious process and curettage of the periapical lesion are indicated. Usually no further treatment is warranted.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000150:complications; D012008:Recurrence; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery