Pediatric mandibular chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis: A case report with 12 years of radiologic follow-up
최세현, 김민지, 강상훈, 박인우,
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최세현 ( Choi Se-Hyun ) - National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
김민지 ( Kim Min-Ji ) -
강상훈 ( Kang Sang-Hoon ) - National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
박인우 ( Park In-Woo ) - Gangneung-Wonju National University College of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Abstract
Chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) is histologically characterized by nonspecific osteitis. This inflammatory disorder, which lacks an infectious origin, typically presents with chronic pain and swelling at the affected site that can persist for months or even years. However, it is rare for CNO to affect the mandible. A 10-year-old girl presented with a primary complaint of pain in her left mandible. She had no significant medical or dental history.
On examination, swelling was visible on the left buccal side, and imaging revealed radiolucent bone deterioration within the left mandible. This case report presents the radiological changes observed over a 12-year follow-up period. Variations in radiopacity, radiolucency, and periosteal reactions were noted periodically. This case highlights the radiological characteristics and findings that are crucial for the diagnosis of CNO, a condition for which no clear diagnostic criteria are currently available.
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Osteomyelitis; Mandible; Pediatrics; Radiography, Panoramic
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