Abstract

Odontogenic cutaneous fistula or sinus is an uncommon, but well documented condition, which is often initially misdiagnosed as a sole cutaneous lesion and inappropriately treated. The misdiagnosis as a skin infection often results in inappropriate management. We here present two cases of odontogenic cutaneous fistula that were seen after being treated unnecessarily with antibiotics.

Publication details

DOI
10.18295/2075-0528.1248
Journal
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 11(1), 115-118
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University
Open access
Gold open access
License
CC BY-ND 4.0

Cite this article

APA 7

Samir, N., Al-Mahrezi, A., & Salim (2025). Odontogenic Cutaneous Fistula: Report of two cases. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 11(1), 115-118. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1248

MLA 9

Samir, Nafisa, et al. "Odontogenic Cutaneous Fistula: Report of two cases." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, 2025, pp. 115-118. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1248.

Chicago (author–date)

Samir, Nafisa, Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi, and Salim. 2025. "Odontogenic Cutaneous Fistula: Report of two cases." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 11 (1): 115-118. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1248.

Harvard

Samir, N., Al-Mahrezi, A. and Salim (2025) 'Odontogenic Cutaneous Fistula: Report of two cases', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 11(1), pp. 115-118. doi:10.18295/2075-0528.1248.

Vancouver

Samir N, Al-Mahrezi A, Salim. Odontogenic Cutaneous Fistula: Report of two cases. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;11(1):115-118. doi:10.18295/2075-0528.1248

IEEE

N. Samir, A. Al-Mahrezi, and Salim, "Odontogenic Cutaneous Fistula: Report of two cases," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 115-118, 2025, doi: 10.18295/2075-0528.1248.