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NETO, Nicolau Conte et al. Maxillary Osteomyelitis by Actinomyces in a Child. Int. J. Odontostomat. [online]. 2018, vol.12, n.1, pp.15-20. ISSN 0718-381X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-381X2018000100015.

Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species, which usually affect the soft tissues of the cervicofacial region of adult males. Clinically, it’s characterized by a slow-growing indurated mass, especially in the submandibular area. However, in a few cases, the jaws bones can be affected developing osteomyelitis characteristics. The aim of this paper is to report a rare clinical case of Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis affecting the maxilla of a child, involving the maxillary sinus, orbital and zygomatic areas that was treated by the association of antibiotic therapy and surgical debridement. The patient’s 2 years follow-up was uneventful and no signs of the lesion recurrence.

Palabras clave : actinomycosis; osteomyelitis; maxilla..

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