Odontogenic Cutaneous Fistula Following Wisdom Tooth Extraction: A Rare Case Report

Odontogenic cutaneous fistula is a rare condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. This article presents a case of an odontogenic cutaneous fistula following mandibular wisdom tooth removal. An 18-year-old woman with no underlying medical conditions presented to the oral and maxillofacial surgery department with swelling of the left cheek and a facial skin fistula. A surgical fistulectomy was performed under general anesthesia, and follow-up revealed satisfactory mucosal and skin healing, with residual cutaneous retraction.