Chronic maxillary sinusitis and diabetes related maxillary osteonecrosis: a case report.
10.5125/jkaoms.2015.41.6.332
- Author:
Suk HUH
1
;
Chae Yoon LEE
;
Joo Young OHE
;
Jung Woo LEE
;
Byung Jun CHOI
;
Baek Soo LEE
;
Yong Dae KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kyung Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. yongdae.kwon@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Maxillary osteomyelitis;
Diabetes mellitus;
Maxillary sinusitis
- MeSH:
Anemia;
Causality;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2;
Female;
Humans;
Jaw;
Maxillary Sinus*;
Maxillary Sinusitis*;
Osteomyelitis;
Osteonecrosis*
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2015;41(6):332-337
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Dental infections and maxillary sinusitis are the main causes of osteomyelitis. Osteomyelitis can occur in all age groups, and is more frequently found in the lower jaw than in the upper jaw. Systemic conditions that can alter the patient's resistance to infection including diabetes mellitus, anemia, and autoimmune disorders are predisposing factors for osteomyelitis. We report a case of uncommon broad maxillary osteonecrosis precipitated by uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic maxillary sinusitis in a female patient in her seventies with no history of bisphosphonate or radiation treatment.
