Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis of Maxilla Presenting as Oroantral Fistula: A Rare Case Report

Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Actinomyces species which may involve only soft tissue or bone or the two together. Actinomycotic osteomyelitis of maxilla is relatively rare when compared to mandible. These are normal commensals and become pathogens when they gain entry...

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Main Authors: Ashalata Gannepalli, Bhargavi Krishna Ayinampudi, Pacha Venkat Baghirath, G. Venkateshwara Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/689240