Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Entity

Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Entity

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Osteomyelitis of the maxilla is now a rare event with the advent of antibiotics.The two predominant causes Cotton Covered Iron Cable are odontogenic infections and sinusitis.Immunocompromised states such as diabetes, HIV, and malnutrition increase the risk of osteomyelitis.It is important to recognize this early as it is a difficult entity to treat STOP COLD with potentially serious consequences.

We report an unusual case of right sided maxillary osteomyelitis in a lady with poorly controlled diabetes in rural Lincolnshire.Biopsy of the right maxillary bone showed features of acute osteomyelitis.This responded well to a prolonged course of oral antibiotics.