Mandibular osteomyelitis in a patient with sickle cell anemia: report of case.
J Am Dent Assoc
; 121(5): 602-4, 1990 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
A case is presented in which mandibular osteomyelitis and mental nerve paresthesia developed in a patient with sickle cell anemia. This infection appeared to precipitate a sickle cell crisis. The mechanisms for these patients' propensity to infection and the diagnosis and management of sickle cell osteomyelitis of the jaws are discussed.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteomielite
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Doenças Mandibulares
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Anemia Falciforme
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Dent Assoc
Ano de publicação:
1990
Tipo de documento:
Article