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Periosteal fasciitis of the mandible
A J Mighell1, A S High, L F Stassen
1Department of Oral and Facial Surgery, Sunderland District General Hospital, United Kingdom.
Head & Neck
|May 1, 1994
Abstract
Background:
Periosteal fasciitis is rare in the head and neck. We believe only two cases of fasciitis-induced erosion through the mandibular cortical plate have previously been reported.
Results:
Management of a case of periosteal fasciitis with bone erosion at the mandibular angle is reported in a 38-year-old man.
Conclusions:
Misdiagnosis of fasciitis in the past has led to inappropriate management and unnecessary morbidity. The principles of diagnosis and management of this unusual and confusing disorder are highlighted.