An unusual form of Actinomycosis of the mandible with a resultant gross sequester in a 4-year-old child: A case report

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Ogutcen-Toller M., Alkan A., Baris S., Cakir N.

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, vol.25, no.3, pp.237-239, 2001 (Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 25 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2001
• Doi Number: 10.17796/jcpd.25.3.j38j7n61676104t5
• Journal Name: Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
• Journal Indexes: Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.237-239
• Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Mandibular osteomyelitis due to Actinomyces group is considered rare in the pediatric population. The initial complaint of the 4-year-old child described here was increased swelling of his cheek and pain. The patient was managed successfully by surgical treatment with antibiotic therapy.