Foreign Body Maxillary Antrum Masquerading as Osteomyelitis

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Advanced and Integrated Medical Sciences

Author
1. Hitendra P Singh
2. Abhishek B Singh
3. Manish Chandra
4. Sunil Kumar
5. Anupriya Hajela
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10050-10123
Volume
3
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of ENT, ERA's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of ENT and Head Neck Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, CSM Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
    1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, King George\'s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Article keywords
    Foreign body maxillary antrum, Osteomyelitis, Rhinosinusitis

    Abstract

    Foreign bodies in maxillary antrum, whatever their origin or nature, are unusual. Usually it presents as unilateral unexplained chronic rhinosinusitis and rarely as fistula over facial skin. The diagnosis is usually based on the history, proper examination, and radiological findings. Mostly foreign bodies are of dental origin, such as tooth roots, dental impression material, root-filling materials, dental implants, and burs. Foreign bodies in maxilla lodge during various procedures, but sometimes, there may be history of blast injuries and penetrating objects. We are reporting a special case of foreign body maxillary antrum that occurred during the road traffic accidents and was misdiagnosed and treated for a long time as osteomyelitis.

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