Unusual Cause of Orocutaneous Fistula in the Neck

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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Main Authors: Sudipta Saha, Ashesh Jha, Navneet Kaur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/658536
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spelling doaj-art-78efd3fc300b4b489c261a21f65b92322025-08-20T02:07:30ZengWileyCase Reports in Surgery2090-69002090-69192012-01-01201210.1155/2012/658536658536Unusual Cause of Orocutaneous Fistula in the NeckSudipta Saha0Ashesh Jha1Navneet Kaur2Department of Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi 110001, IndiaDepartment of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Delhi 110095, IndiaDepartment of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Delhi 110095, IndiaA 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/658536
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