Abstract
Mandibular osteomyelitis due to Actinomyces group is considered rare in the pediatric population. The initial complaint of the 4-year-old child described here was increased swelling of his cheek and pain. The patient was managed successfully by surgical treatment with antibiotic therapy.
MeSH terms
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Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
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Actinomycosis / pathology
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Ampicillin / therapeutic use
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Child, Preschool
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Hyperemia / pathology
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Male
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Mandibular Diseases / microbiology*
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Mandibular Diseases / pathology
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Metronidazole / therapeutic use
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Osteolysis / diagnostic imaging
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Osteosclerosis / diagnostic imaging
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Penicillins / therapeutic use
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Radiography
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Sulbactam / therapeutic use
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Suppuration / pathology
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Wound Healing
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Penicillins
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Metronidazole
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Ampicillin
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Sulbactam