Presentation and management of chronic osteomyelitis in an African patient with pycnodysostosis.
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.
Alibhai
Z A
ZA
Faculty of Dentistry, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Matee
M I
MI
Chindia
M L
ML
Moshy
J
J
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