doi: 10.1155/2012/658536.
Epub 2012 Jun 28.
Unusual cause of orocutaneous fistula in the neck
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Unusual cause of orocutaneous fistula in the neck
Case Rep Surg.
2012.
Abstract
A case of orocutaneous fistula secondary to submandibular sialolithiasis, which was masquerading clinically as branchial fistula is presented. This case highlights the importance of conducting fistulogram in the evaluation of discharging lesions in the neck.
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Fistula openining in neck.
Fistulogram showing the communication of the fistula opening with the submandibular duct (Wharton's duct).
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