Idiopathic progressive osteolysis of craniofacial bones.

Diaz-Ramon, C; Fernandez-Latorre, F; Revert-Ventura, A; Mas-Estelles, F; Domenech-Iglesias, A; Lazaro-Ventura, A · Skeletal Radiol · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We present the case report of a diabetic 51-year-old male, who presented with painless mobilization of the superior incisor teeth. The X-ray study showed osteolysis, without any soft tissue mass, in craniofacial and orbital bones. In the control X-ray studies performed during the 2 years' evolution, a progressive increase in the intensity and extension of the osteolysis was observed. The diagnosis of progressive idiopathic osteolysis is one of exclusion, based mainly on clinico-radiological findings, evolution and compatible histological findings.

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