Osteomyelitis (ill defined)

Features

  • It is an inflammation of the bone marrow. Usually arises from a dental infection.
  • The acute phase of the suppurative osteomyelitis is rapid and shows no radiographic signs in first 8-10 days.
  • Without treatment the infection may progress into a chronic phase with bone destruction.
  • Poorly moth-eaten radiolucency.

Differential diagnosis

Cases

Case 1

Osteomyelitis


Case 2

Osteomyelitis


Case 3

Osteomyelitis: Different cases