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Shallu Bansal1, Abhishek Singh Tanwar1, Namrata Chitaliya1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Geetanjali Dental and Research Institute, Udaipur, Rajasthan India.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|April 4, 2025
Summary
Maxillary osteomyelitis, a rare jaw infection, can occur after dengue fever. This case report details successful surgical management and prosthesis for a young male, showing no recurrence after two years.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dengue Virus Research
Background:
- Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness with diverse clinical manifestations.
- Maxillary osteomyelitis is a serious infection of the upper jaw bone.
- Co-occurrence of dengue and maxillary osteomyelitis without comorbidities is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 22-year-old male developed symptoms of loose teeth, dysphagia, and purulent discharge from the anterior maxilla post-dengue recovery.
- Diagnostic workup included clinical examination, radiography, and incisional biopsy.
- Histopathology confirmed maxillary osteomyelitis.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention involving sequestrectomy and debridement was performed under general anesthesia.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of osteomyelitis.
- A prosthesis was successfully fitted, restoring function and aesthetics.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering osteomyelitis in patients with persistent oral symptoms after dengue infection.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Vigilance for rare post-infectious complications of dengue is essential for comprehensive patient care.
