Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract is an uncommon condition, that is easily misdiagnosed and confused with non-odontogenic facial and cervical area sinus tracts. In fact, the affected patients are more likely to consult a dermatologist than a dentist due to clinical symptoms and lack of dental symptoms. The aim of this article is to report a case of an odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract in a 15 years old male patient, and that was managed surgically in the department of the oral surgery of the dental consultation and treatment center in Casablanca.
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