British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 310-312, June 2009

Skull base osteomyelitis after maxillectomy: a rare complication

  • A.J. Barber

      Affiliations

    • Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AL, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Bristol University Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS1 2LY, UK. Tel.: +44 788 9866156; fax: +44 1454 326437.
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  • R. Hanlon

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AL, UK
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  • S.N. Rogers

      Affiliations

    • Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AL, UK
    • Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, UK

Accepted 24 January 2009. published online 26 February 2009.

Abstract 

We report a case of skull base osteomyelitis that presented 4–8 weeks after a level 2 maxillectomy for a plexiform ameloblastoma of the right posterior maxilla. This is an extremely rare complication, and we know of no previously reported cases that developed after maxillectomy. We summarise the presentation, differential diagnosis and management.

Keywords: Complication, Maxillectomy, Osteomyelitis, Skull base

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PII: S0266-4356(09)00033-3

doi:10.1016/j.bjoms.2009.01.010

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 47, Issue 4 , Pages 310-312, June 2009

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