title: Infantile osteopetrosis: a case report with osteomyelitis of the maxilla.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Service, Hospital Central Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto, Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, Mexico. sdhcmf@hotmail.com.mx
authors.forename: Jose Martin
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Toranzo Fernandez
authors.forename: Miguel Angel
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Noyola Frias
authors.forename: Sandra Patricia
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Hernandez Duarte
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002981:Clindamycin