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25-08-2021 | Osteomyelitis | Case Report

Arsenic Trioxide-Induced Mandibular Osteomyelitis Associated with Mycotic Infestation: A Case Report

Authors: Stephanie Mrad, Abdallah Menhall, Christian Makary, Joseph Bassil

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 1/2023

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Arsenic trioxide used in endodontic treatments has been shown to cause severe damages to surrounding bone and periodontal tissues. This report describes a case of alveolar osteomyelitis triggered by arsenic trioxide pulp devitalization and associated with mycotic infestation. Following clinical and radiological examinations, the concerned tooth was extracted, bone sequestrum was removed and granulation tissue was debrided. Histopathological biopsy examination, stained with hematoxylin/eosin, Grocott’s silver methenamine and periodic acid-Schiff, confirmed the diagnosis of chemical osteomyelitis associated with fungal infestation. Six months postoperatively, normal bone healing was observed.

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Title: Arsenic Trioxide-Induced Mandibular Osteomyelitis Associated with Mycotic Infestation: A Case Report
Authors: Stephanie Mrad
Abdallah Menhall
Christian Makary
Joseph Bassil
Publication date: 25-08-2021
Publisher: Springer India
Keyword: Osteomyelitis
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-021-01629-7

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