SMJ articles in the category "mandible"

Case Report

Metastatic Prostate Cancer Mimicking Primary Osteosarcoma of the Jaw: An Infrequent Clinical Case

Prostate cancer metastasizing to the mandible is a rare occurrence. This case describes a patient whose presenting symptom was a painless swelling of the left mandible. Radiological investigation demonstrated a lesion within the left mandibular ramus, and subsequent biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer. Key Points * Metastatic…

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Case Report

Multidrug-Resistant Viridans Streptococcus (MDRVS) Osteomyelitis of the Mandible Successfully Treated with Moxifloxacin

Multidrug-resistant viridans group streptococcus (MDRVS) strains have emerged as important pathogens. Treatment of MDRVS infections is problematic. The use of fluoroquinolones for treatment of MDRVS osteomyelitis has not been established. We present the first case of MDRVS osteomyelitis of the mandible successfully treated with sequential intravenous then oral moxifloxacin, and…

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