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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1983;26(1):71-75. Published online January 31, 1983.

A Case of Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of the Mandible.

T H Son¹, H K Park¹, Y S Shin¹, M J Shin¹

¹Dept, of Pediatrics, Seoul Red Cross Hospital

Abstract

The predilection sites of skeletal tuberculosis are mainly weight-bearing bones such as vertebrae, hip and knee joint. Involvement of non-weight bearing bones are rare. We experienced an unusual case of tuberculous osteomyelitis of the mandible in 3-year-5-month old female. The diagnosis was established by positive tuberculin skin test, roentgenographic findings and biopsy. Herein, a case of Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of Mandible was presented with a brief review of the related literatures.

Keywords :Tuberculous Osteomyelitis; Mandible.