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01-06-2015 | Case Report

Midline upper lip sinus: a case report and review of literature

Authors: Satvinder Singh Bakshi, M. Kiruba Shankar, S. Gopalakrishnan

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

Purpose

A multitude of developmental anomalies has been reported in the head and neck, especially on the face; however, cases of upper lip sinuses and fistulas have hardly been reported.

Method

A 10-year-old girl presented with a recurrently discharging upper lip sinus. After adequate presurgical workup, excision of the lesion resulted in a clinical cure.

Result

Literature review suggests a number of theories for the origin of the upper lip sinus; however, none have proven to be conclusive.

Conclusion

Upper lip sinus formations are rare developmental events, and the pathogenesis of these lesions still needs further evaluation.

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Title: Midline upper lip sinus: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Satvinder Singh Bakshi
M. Kiruba Shankar
S. Gopalakrishnan
Publication date: 01-06-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-014-0481-2

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Midline upper lip sinus: a case report and review of literature

Abstract

Purpose

Method

Result

Conclusion

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Abstract

Purpose

Method

Result

Conclusion

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