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draining sinus Etymology: AS, drachen, teardrop; L, sinus, hollow an abnormal channel or fistula permitting the escape of exudate to the outside of the body. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The most common symptom at presentation is pain, and the most common physical finding is joint swelling and/or a draining sinus tract. Recurrence is also believed to be more likely in patients with draining sinus tracts or a history of surgical excision of a previous thyroglossal duct cyst. 1) The pathophysiologic mechanism of sinusitis, as proposed by Messerklinger, is thought to begin with mild edema that leads to obstruction at the draining sinus ostia. |
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