Maxillary osteomyelitis in Albers-Schönberg disease: A rare presentation
Osteopetrosis (Albers-Schönberg disease) is a rare congenital disorder in which the bones become overly dense. This results from an imbalance between the formation of bone and the breakdown of bone. Osteomyelitis is well-documented as a complication of osteopetrosis. Decreased vascularity of the inv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2018;volume=7;issue=3;spage=236;epage=239;aulast=Pavan |