Infantile osteopetrosis: a case report with osteomyelitis of the maxilla.
A case of a pediatric patient diagnosed with osteopetrosis complicated by osteomyelitis in the maxilla is presented. The combined medical-surgical treatment for this type of patient is discussed.
Toranzo Fernandez
Jose Martin
JM
Oral and Maxillofacial Service, Hospital Central Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, Mexico. sdhcmf@hotmail.com.mx
Noyola Frias
Miguel Angel
MA
Hernandez Duarte
Sandra Patricia
SP
D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010022:Osteopetrosis / Q000150:complications*; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002981:Clindamycin