Systemic lupus erythematosus.
A case of osteomyelitis of the mandible in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus is described. Both the disease process and the treatment modalities must be understood for correct management.
D000328:Adult; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology*; D010497:Pericoronitis / Q000150:complications; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects