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Primary Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaws in Children: An Update on Pathophysiology, Radiological Findings, Treatment Strategies, and Prospective Analysis of Two Cases
Joint Authors
Berglund, Caroline
Ekströmer, Karin
Abtahi, Jahan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Primary chronic osteomyelitis (PCO) of the jaws in children is associated with pain, trismus, and swelling.
In children, temporomandibular joint involvement is rare and few studies have been published due to the relatively low incidence.
This paper presents two cases of mandibular PCO in children with the involvement of the collum mandibulae.
In addition, a review of the literature regarding demographic data, histological, radiological, and laboratory findings, and treatment strategies of PCO was also performed.
Material and Methods.
Prospective analyses of two PCO cases.
A PubMed search was used and the articles were sorted according to their corresponding key area of focus.
Results.
Review of the literature revealed twenty-four cases of PCO with two cases of mandibular condyle involvement.
The mean age was 18 years; the male to female ratio was 1 : 3.
Most of the patients were treated with anti-inflammatory drugs in combination with decortication.
Clinical recurrence was seen in 7 cases.
Conclusion.
A combination of anti-inflammatory drugs and surgical intervention appears to be the first choice of treatment.
However, surgical removal of necrotic tissue adjacent to collum mandibulae has its limitations in children.
Further investigations are of utmost importance in order to increase our knowledge and understanding of this disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Berglund, Caroline& Ekströmer, Karin& Abtahi, Jahan. 2015. Primary Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaws in Children: An Update on Pathophysiology, Radiological Findings, Treatment Strategies, and Prospective Analysis of Two Cases. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058231
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Berglund, Caroline…[et al.]. Primary Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaws in Children: An Update on Pathophysiology, Radiological Findings, Treatment Strategies, and Prospective Analysis of Two Cases. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058231
American Medical Association (AMA)
Berglund, Caroline& Ekströmer, Karin& Abtahi, Jahan. Primary Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Jaws in Children: An Update on Pathophysiology, Radiological Findings, Treatment Strategies, and Prospective Analysis of Two Cases. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058231
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058231