British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 67-69, January 2011

Unusual case of spontaneous discharge of pus (infected cyst) through the dorsum of the tongue

  • R. Goddard

      Affiliations

    • Maxillo-facial SpR, St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
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  • J. Madigan

      Affiliations

    • Radiology SpR, St. George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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  • P. Mehanna

      Affiliations

    • St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, London, United Kingdom

Accepted 22 December 2009. published online 22 February 2010.

Abstract 

Neck swellings are often a result of infections that spread from the teeth. This case highlights an unusual presentation of spontaneous pustular discharge from the anterior dorsum of the tongue.

Keywords: Thyroglossal cysts, Dermoid cysts, Dorsum tongue, Infection

 

PII: S0266-4356(10)00015-X

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2009.12.011

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 67-69, January 2011

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