A diagnostic dilemma in pediatric osteomyelitis: a case report

• 발행기관: 대한구강악안면외과학회
• 저자명: Pooja Narendra Mandrekar Sanket Gavhane Trishala Bhadauria Fernandes Vikas Dhupar Anita Dhupar
• 간행물 정보: 『대한구강악안면외과학회지』대한구강악안면외과학회지 제48권 제2호, 117~121쪽, 전체 5쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 내과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2022.04.30

영문 초록

Infantile osteomyelitis is a rare disease that is infective in nature and may rapidly turn fatal, as the disease is often misdiagnosed due to its varied pre-senting signs. Early diagnosis may help in avoiding systemic involvement and permanent deformity. The disease presents with signs of orbital involve-ment, nasal congestion, and emesis, as well as other standard hallmarks of infection. Furthermore, the maxilla is a highly vascular and porous bone and the occurrence of osteomyelitis in an infant maxilla is highly uncommon. In addition, routine blood work is not suggestive of the presence of this disease. Thus, prompt diagnosis of this condition poses a challenge to surgeons due to the confusing array of symptoms combined with the rarity of the disease. One such case of osteomyelitis of the maxilla in a young child is presented. The dilemma encountered by the surgeon during the diagnosis and treatment of the disease is discussed.

목차

I. Introduction

II. Case Report

III. Discussion

References

키워드

Osteomyelitis Cellulitis Pediatric Maxillofacial Infection