The lesion, along the patient's left jaw line, has not responded to antibiotic treatment. A colleague asks for your help.
A colleague asks you to see a 20-year-old who has been treated unsuccessfully with a series of antibiotics for a persistent lump along his jawline. Was something overlooked in exam?Follow the history and take a closer look in the slide show above. Resources Razavi SM, Kiani S, Khalesi S. Periapical lesions: a review of clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic features. Avicenna J Dental Res. 2015;7: e19435Brown RS, Jones R, Feimster T, Sam FE. Cutaneous sinus tracts (or emerging sinus tracts) of odontogenic origin: a report of 3 cases. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2010;2:63-67. Print 2010.Giménez-GarcÃa R, Martinez-Vera F, Fuentes-Vera L. Cutaneous sinus tracts of odontogenic origin: two case reports. J Am Board Fam Med. 2015 Nov-Dec;28:838-840.
Atopic Dermatitis: The Pipeline and Clinical Approaches That Could Transform the Standard of Care
September 24th 2025Patient Care tapped the rich trove of research and expert perspectives from the Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis 2025 conference to create a snapshot of the AD care of the future.