Chronic maxillary osteomyelitis secondary to chronic maxillary sinusitis in nonimmunocompromised patient – a rare case report and its management

Resumo

Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of medullary portion
of bone along with cortex and periosteum. It is one of most difficult
infectious diseases to treat. Facial bones are prone to osteomyelitis
due to various predisposing condition. Osteomyelitis of maxilla is
rare disease and less frequently encountered. Objective: The aim
of the article is to present an unusual case of chronic maxillary
osteomyelitis secondary to rhinogenic which are rarely clinically
causes. Case report: We hereby report a case of chronic maxillary
osteomyelitis in 70-year-old non-immunocompromised patient
secondary to chronic maxillary sinusitis. Complete resolution of
chronic maxillary osteomyelitis was achieved by combination of
antimicrobial therapy and surgical treatment. Conclusion: Clinician
should identify such risk and provide the aggressive treatment
modalities to avoid subsequent dreaded consequences.