Tuberculous osteomyelitis of maxilla: a rare case report
Tejashri S. Aher, Vipin Ekhar, Ritesh Shelkar, Jeevan Vedi
International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery · 2023-03
Abstract
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis can affect almost any part of the human body. Tuberculous osteomyelitis is rare and constitutes less than 2% of the skeletal tuberculosis. Jaw involvement of the maxillary bone by tuberculous infection is extremely rare. Here we document a case of tuberculous osteomyelitis of maxilla who presented with history of multiple infraorbital abscesses. The case is unique due to its rarity and diagnostic dilemma.
MeSH terms
- Medicine
- Maxilla
- Tuberculosis
- Osteomyelitis
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Rare disease
- Surgery