Periosteal fasciitis of the mandible.
BACKGROUND
Periosteal fasciitis is rare in the head and neck. We believe only two cases of fasciitis-induced erosion through the mandibular cortical plate have previously been reported.


RESULTS
Management of a case of periosteal fasciitis with bone erosion at the mandibular angle is reported in a 38-year-old man.


CONCLUSIONS
Misdiagnosis of fasciitis in the past has led to inappropriate management and unnecessary morbidity. The principles of diagnosis and management of this unusual and confusing disorder are highlighted.
Department of Oral and Facial Surgery, Sunderland District General Hospital, United Kingdom.
A J
AJ
Mighell
A S
AS
High
L F
LF
Stassen
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology