title: Presentation and management of chronic osteomyelitis in an African patient with pycnodysostosis.
abstract: A case is reported of pycnodysostosis (PCD) with chronic osteomyelitis in the mandible. The clinical and radiological features and the problems of management and follow-up are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
authors.forename: Z A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Alibhai
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Matee
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Chindia
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moshy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D010022:Osteopetrosis / Q000150:complications*; D013577:Syndrome; D013636:Tanzania; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects