TUBERCULOSIS OF THE ZYGOMATIC BONE– A RARE ENTITY
Journal Title: International Journal of Dental Research & Development (IJDRD) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 3
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Aim: This article aims to review the literature regarding tuberculosis of the zygomatic bone and also presents a rare case report of the tuberculous osteomyelitis of the zygomatic bone in a young adult male. Method and Material: This is a report of a case of tuberculous osteomyelitis of the left zygomatic bone and its diagnosis and management Result: The patient was asymptomatic after 2 years of follow up. Conclusion: This is an interesting and rare case report of a case of tuberculosis of the body of the zygoma bone, its diagnosis, management, follow up and review of literature of this condition.
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