title: Osteomyelitis of the mandible in children--clinical presentations and review of management.
abstract: Four cases of osteomyelitis of the mandible in children are reported to illustrate the spectrum of presentation. A proliferative rather than a lytic bony response is usually seen due to attenuation of the causative organisms and the improved immunological status of children in Britain. The importance of penicillin-resistant organisms and anaerobes, early diagnosis by scintigraphy and the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy are highlighted.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Ord
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: el-Attar
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents