Tender, rupturing pustule on the chin
A man complained of mild-to-moderate sensitivity in his lower incisor whenever he chewed for the past year. Four months ago, a painful tender swelling developed on his chin.
A man complained of mild-to-moderate sensitivity in his lower incisor whenever he chewed for the past year. Four months ago, a painful tender swelling developed on his chin.
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