Osteomyelitis presenting in two patients: a challenging disease to manage.
Chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw is a rare entity in the healthy population of the developed world. It is normally associated with radiation and bisphosphonates ingestion and occurs in immunosuppressed individuals such as alcoholics or diabetics. Two cases are reported of chronic osteomyelitis in healthy individuals with no adverse medical conditions. The management of these cases are described.
Patel
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London, UK.
Harwood
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McGurk
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004368:Dry Socket / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000473:pathology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents