PMC7813662_01
view showing a cutaneous sinus tract associated with the mental protuberance region
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F1
During the interview, the patient reported that the sinus tract had appeared 3 months before and several treatment attempts based on antibiotics and dermatologic ointment had been made after visiting a dermatologist without any improvement (Figure 1).
periapical radiograph showing an apical radiolucency, surrounding the apex of 31
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F2
Periapical radiograph shows the presence of an apical radiolucency of an approximate 0.5 mm diameter, more or less round, badly limited, of inhomogeneous color, surrounding the apex of 31 (Figure 2).
detachment of the cord-like tract from its alveolar origin
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F3
Consequently, the area was dissected to surgically remove the cord-like tract (Figure 3).
clinical appearance of the cutaneous sinus tract after 10 days showing the relaxation of the skin
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F4
After 2 months, there was an esthetic appearance improvement of the former lesion (Figure 4).