Recurrent osteomyelitis in patient of osteopetrosis: A rare case report and management

Abstract

: Osteopetrosis is a rare heritable disease. It sometimes presents as incidental finding with no symptoms to even life threatening complications. It may present as multiple fractures, compressive neuropathies, hypocalcaemia, and life-threatening pancytopaenia. In this article, A 15 years old female reported for evaluation and treatment of pain and pus discharge in the left side of mandible since 1 year after the extraction multiple deciduous tooth. pus discharge in the left side of mandible with draining fistula. Intraoral examination revealed exposed necrotic bone in mentioned region.  : osteopetrosis of mandible may develop osteomyelitis. The osteomyelitis is usually due to tooth extraction or pulpal necrosis. However, its treatment is controversial.: Treatment regimens include high-dose systemic antibiotics along with thorough debridement of necrotic bone and primary closure of soft tissues & may require Hyperbaric oxygen.