Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Entity

Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Entity

Osteomyelitis of the maxilla is now a rare event with the advent of antibiotics. The two predominant causes are odontogenic infections and sinusitis. Immunocompromised states such as diabetes, HIV, and malnutrition increase the risk of osteomyelitis. It is important to recognize this early as it is...

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Main Authors: Ayaaz Habib, Nagaraj Sivaji, Tauseef Ashraf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9723806
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spelling doaj-0b19ef37abac4c85b42bf2c24cdb35c42020-11-24T22:50:00ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Otolaryngology2090-67652090-67732016-01-01201610.1155/2016/97238069723806Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare EntityAyaaz Habib0Nagaraj Sivaji1Tauseef Ashraf2Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9QS, UKDepartment of Otolaryngology, Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9QS, UKDepartment of Radiology, Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9QS, UKOsteomyelitis of the maxilla is now a rare event with the advent of antibiotics. The two predominant causes are odontogenic infections and sinusitis. Immunocompromised states such as diabetes, HIV, and malnutrition increase the risk of osteomyelitis. It is important to recognize this early as it is a difficult entity to treat with potentially serious consequences. We report an unusual case of right sided maxillary osteomyelitis in a lady with poorly controlled diabetes in rural Lincolnshire. Biopsy of the right maxillary bone showed features of acute osteomyelitis. This responded well to a prolonged course of oral antibiotics.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9723806
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Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Entity
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title_short Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Entity
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title_fullStr Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Entity
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description Osteomyelitis of the maxilla is now a rare event with the advent of antibiotics. The two predominant causes are odontogenic infections and sinusitis. Immunocompromised states such as diabetes, HIV, and malnutrition increase the risk of osteomyelitis. It is important to recognize this early as it is a difficult entity to treat with potentially serious consequences. We report an unusual case of right sided maxillary osteomyelitis in a lady with poorly controlled diabetes in rural Lincolnshire. Biopsy of the right maxillary bone showed features of acute osteomyelitis. This responded well to a prolonged course of oral antibiotics.
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