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Cervicofacial hidradenitis suppurativa: A case report and literature review

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the apocrine glands primarily affecting the axillae, perineum, and inframammary regions. It is characterized by painful, inflamed cutaneous lesions causing nodules, sinus tracts, and abscesses. Cervicofacial HS is an atypical prese...

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Published in:Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, 2023-02, Vol.135 (2), p.e25-e31
Main Authors: Francois, Kevin, Moon, Hwi Sean, Panchal, Neeraj
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Language:English
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Summary:Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the apocrine glands primarily affecting the axillae, perineum, and inframammary regions. It is characterized by painful, inflamed cutaneous lesions causing nodules, sinus tracts, and abscesses. Cervicofacial HS is an atypical presentation of HS in the head and neck region and is scarcely reported in the literature. We present a 34-year-old male who developed a large facial swelling overlying the left inferior mandibular border. Management included surgical incision and drainage, antibiotic therapy, followed by infliximab (Remicade). The purpose of this case report was to highlight the presentation, pathophysiology, interdisciplinary approach to treatment and follow-up of patients with cervicofacial HS, and finally, review the cervicofacial HS literature.
ISSN:2212-4403
2212-4411
DOI:10.1016/j.oooo.2022.07.016