A Case of Osteomyelitis of the Maxilla with Associated Aspergillosis.
- Author:
Won Hyo HWANG
1
;
Eui Gee HWANG
;
Seong Ki AHN
;
Jin Pyeong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, Korea. jinpyeong@gshp.gsnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Maxilla;
Osteomyelitis
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Aspergillosis*;
Fever;
Humans;
Incidence;
Maxilla*;
Osteomyelitis*;
Rare Diseases;
Suppuration
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2002;45(5):511-514
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Osteomyelitis of the maxilla is a relatively rare disease. Although the advent of antibiotics has decreased its incidence and morbidity significantly, osteomyelitis still remains a potentially dangerous condition because of the possible risk of intracerebral complications. Clinically, patients present facial swelling, localized pain and tenderness, low-grade fever, draining sinus tracts, suppuration, dental loss, and sequestrum formation. We experienced a case of osteomyelitis of the maxilla with associated aspergillosis. In this paper, we report this case with a review of literature.
