Vol. 8, Issue 4, Part B (2022)
Tubercular osteomyelitis of mandibular condyle in a pediatric patient
Author(s):
Dr. Akshay Ghai and Dr. Neeraj Sharma
Abstract:
Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous bacterial infection caused most commonly by Mycobacterium species. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) of the mandibular condyle is rare and presents with alteration of the condylar morphology along with extra-oral swelling. EPTB can either be a primary or a secondary source of infection i.e. disseminated from other organs. We represent a case of a 7 - year- old male with EPTB of the mandibular condyle causing osteomyelitis with uneventful healing. Ill-defined radiolucency of the mandibular condyle on radiographs should include tuberculosis as a differential diagnosis.
Pages: 73-78 | 988 Views 301 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Akshay Ghai and Dr. Neeraj Sharma. Tubercular osteomyelitis of mandibular condyle in a pediatric patient. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2022;8(4):73-78. DOI: 10.22271/oral.2022.v8.i4b.1627