Osteopetrosis-AnUncommon Entity With Recurrent Osteomyelitis of Mandible
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 5
Abstract
Osteopetrosis is an uncommon genetic failure arising from congenital defect in the development or function of the osteoclasts, as a result, fragile bones which are sensitive to fracture and infection occur. As a complication of osteopetrosis, mandibular osteomyelitis is important. This case report presents a case of osteopetrosis with recurrent osteomyelitis of the mandible in a 42 year old male.
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Gozde Serindere, Mert Bulte
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