LIP PITS ABSCESS: ISOLATED CONGENITAL MIDLINE UPPER LIP SINUS

Muhammad Izzuddin, Ariffuddin Ishak, Normala Basiron

Abstract


Congenital midline upper lip sinuses or fistulas are exceptionally uncommon condition following abnormal fusion of embryologic structures. Here, we report a case of congenital upper lip sinus type I presented as upper vestibular fold abscess in a seven year old boy.


Keywords


Congenital, midline sinus, upper lip, vestibular abscess

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24125/sanamed.v14i1.303

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