ABSTRACT
The case reported illustrates a rare but interesting condition. Early treatment is the most important factor in decreasing the high morbidity associated with this infection. Aspiration is a key diagnostic tool for early diagnosis. Surgical intervention should be individually assessed and active physiotherapy is a must to resume normal function of the joint.
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Acute Disease , Adult , Arthritis, Infectious/diagnosis , Arthrography , Combined Modality Therapy , Drug Therapy, Combination , Humans , Male , Physical Therapy Modalities , Radiography, Panoramic , Suction , Temporomandibular Joint/diagnostic imaging , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders/diagnosisABSTRACT
Primary hyperparathyroidism is due to benign or malignant neoplasia of one or more parathyroid glands, causing a wide spread osteoclastic resorption of bone with fibrous tissue replacement. A case of primary hyperparathyroidism involving mandible of a 16 year old Saudi female is being reported. The patient was terated by surgical intervention. This case supports the opinion that negative laboratory tests viz., calcium and phosphorus levels do not exclude the existence of hyperparathyroidism (normocalcaemic type).