Osteopetrosis Complicated by Osteomyelitis of the Maxilla and Mandible: Light and Electron Microscopic Findings
- 01.12.2009
- Case Report
Erschienen in:
- Verfasst von
- Alexandre Elias Trivellato
- Michel Campos Ribeiro
- Cassio Edvard Sverzut
- Ermanno Bonucci
- Antonio Nanci
- Paulo Tambasco de Oliveira
- Erschienen in
- Head and Neck Pathology | Ausgabe 4/2009
Abstract
This report presents a case of osteopetrosis in a 25-year-old male, which was complicated by the development of osteomyelitis in the maxilla and mandible following traumatic injury and tooth extractions. The osteomyelitis in the mandible was refractory to marginal resection and antibiotic therapy. Partial resection with mandible reconstruction was then carried out. Light and backscattered electron scanning microscopy revealed sclerosis of spongy bone and variations in mineral density of the bone matrix. There was also a prominent periosteal bone formation in regions affected by osteomyelitis. An 18-month follow-up showed absence of active infections in the face and oral structures, with a focal area of bone exposure in the right parasymphysis. However, development of anemia and bone marrow deficiency will likely affect prognosis. The importance of preventive oral health care and dental/periodontal managements in osteopetrosis is emphasized.
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- Titel
- Osteopetrosis Complicated by Osteomyelitis of the Maxilla and Mandible: Light and Electron Microscopic Findings
- Verfasst von
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Alexandre Elias Trivellato
Michel Campos Ribeiro
Cassio Edvard Sverzut
Ermanno Bonucci
Antonio Nanci
Paulo Tambasco de Oliveira
- Publikationsdatum
- 01.12.2009
- Verlag
- Humana Press Inc
- Erschienen in
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Head and Neck Pathology / Ausgabe 4/2009
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-0568 - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12105-009-0142-1
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