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4 Cards in this Set
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Sinus |
It is a blind track lined by granulation tissue leading from an epithelial surface into the surrounding tissues |
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Fistula |
Abnormal communication between the lumen of one viscus to another or the body surface or between the vessels |
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Five causes of persistence of a sinus or fistula |
1. Foreign body 2. Insufficient drainage 3. Lack of rest 4. Wall becomes lined with epithelium 5. Persistent infection |
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TB sinus- discharge and surrounding skin color |
Yellowish cheesy discharge wigh bluish margin. No induration. |
