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Acute osteomyelitis of the maxilla in the newborn

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

F. C. Loh  and
S. Y. Ling
F. C. Loh*
Affiliation:
Singapore
S. Y. Ling
Affiliation:
Singapore
*
Dr F. C. Loh, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 0511.
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Abstract

Acute osteomyelitis of the maxilla in the new born is arare infective condition of the maxilla which subsequently spreads to include the eye, nasal and oral cavities with their attending signs and symptoms. Possible sequelae include death, ophthalmological, laryngological and dental complications. The organism responsible is usually Staphylococcus aureus and early diagnosis and treatment can result in rapid resolution of the condition.

Keywords

MaxillaOsteomyelitisNewborn

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Type
Clinical Records
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 7 , July 1993 , pp. 627 - 628
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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