作者: D.W. Nitzan , Y. Marmary
DOI: 10.1016/0278-2391(82)90258-0
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摘要: Abstract A 14-year-old boy had recurrent abscesses and fistulae in the mandible for four years. Tooth extractions, performed by local dentist, failed to improve his condition. The radiographs taken upon admission hospital showed dense jaw bone. subsequent skeletal survey revealed hypermineralized bones, scintography demonstrated infected foci tibia femur addition those mandible. Blood tests proved severe anemia. diagnosis of osteomyelitis superimposed on osteopetrosis was established. Treatment consisted blood transfusions systemic antibiotics. Removal sequestra implantation tubes irrigation were surgically performed.