Idiopathic progressive osteolysis of craniofacial bones.
We present the case report of a diabetic 51-year-old male, who presented with painless mobilization of the superior incisor teeth. The X-ray study showed osteolysis, without any soft tissue mass, in craniofacial and orbital bones. In the control X-ray studies performed during the 2 years' evolution, a progressive increase in the intensity and extension of the osteolysis was observed. The diagnosis of progressive idiopathic osteolysis is one of exclusion, based mainly on clinico-radiological findings, evolution and compatible histological findings.
Diaz-Ramon
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Servicio de Radiologia, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
Fernandez-Latorre
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Revert-Ventura
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Mas-Estelles
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Domenech-Iglesias
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Lazaro-Ventura
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D005147:Facial Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010015:Osteolysis, Essential / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology