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Post-traumatic tuberculosis of Zygoma - An uncommon presentation.

Authors :
Uppal N
Hafeez A
Ansari HMN
Xavier F
Gupta AK
Source :
Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery [J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg] 2022 Oct; Vol. 123 (5), pp. e604-e608. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Dec 20.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Tubercular osteomyelitis of mid-facial bones is extremely rare because of its immense vascular supply. Due to rare incidence, myriad presentation, and lack of specific symptoms, this condition presents a challenge in diagnosis and calls for acute clinical awareness. This article presents a case report of a 31-year-old martial artist with complaints of trauma to his right malar region since one month and a gradually increasing swelling below his right eye for 3 weeks without any discharge. A diagnosis of primary Tuberculosis of right zygomatic bone was made with the help of multiple diagnostic tools. The patient was treated with four drug anti-tubercular therapy and responded with complete recovery from disease.<br />Competing Interests: Declarations of Competing Interest None.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2468-7855
Volume :
123
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34933135
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2021.12.011