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A bizarre facial sinus

D A Mitchell1

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leeds Dental Institute, UK.

Dental Update
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
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A man experienced a tooth loss and a sinus tract on his chin containing hair. This rare condition, a hair-filled sinus, was confirmed by biopsy.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • A 63-year-old male patient presented with a spontaneously exfoliated lower central incisor.
  • The patient also reported unusual hair growth originating from the tooth socket.

Observation:

  • Clinical examination revealed a sinus tract extending from the chin's skin to the exfoliated tooth socket.
  • The sinus tract was found to be filled with hair.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination of the excised sinus tract confirmed the presence of hair.
  • The findings indicated a rare congenital or acquired anomaly connecting the skin to the tooth socket.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a rare presentation requiring interdisciplinary diagnosis and management.
  • Understanding such anomalies is crucial for accurate dental and surgical interventions.
  • Further investigation into the etiology of hair-filled sinus tracts is warranted.