Osteomyelitis in infantile osteopetrosis: a case report with review of literature.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
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2008 ; 26 Suppl 3(): S125-8
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ABSTRACT
Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder that causes generalized sclerosis of bone due to a defect in bone resorption and remodeling. Dental abnormality may be attributed to pathological changes in bone remodeling. Osteomyelitis is well documented as a complication of osteopetrosis. This disease can be severe and difficult to treat in the osteopetrotic patient. This is a case of 10-year-old girl previously diagnosed as suffering from osteopetrosis and presenting with the complaint of swelling of jaw with extra-oral draining sinus.
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Asunto principal:
Osteomielitis
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Osteopetrosis
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Linaje
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Anomalías Dentarias
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Anomalías Múltiples
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Enfermedades Mandibulares
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Niño
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Fístula Oral
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Revista:
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
Asunto de la revista:
Dentistry
Año:
2008
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Artículo
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