A LARGE LESION OF RARE GARRE’S OSTEOMYELITIS A CASE REPORT WITH BRIEF REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Dr. Angshuman Sarma, Dr. Rajendragouda Patil, Dr. Deveshi Nigam, *Dr. Dipen Majumder, Dr. Mohd Shakir Khan, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta

ABSTRACT

Garre's sclerosing osteomyelitis is a type of chronic osteomyelitis, children and young adults are mostly affected by this disease. It has been briefly described in various dental literatures, and most common associated factor is odontogenic infections due to dental caries. This present case shows a 10 year female patient was suffering from swelling and pain on her right lower posterior tooth region since 3 months. Patient also gives history of tooth extraction from the same region 3 month back which was grossly carious. Radiographic examination shows periosteal bone formation at the lesional site. Provisional diagnosis of Garre’s osteomyelitis was made. Surgery was performed under general anesthesia and there was no post operative complication. Histological examination was suggestive of Garre’s osteomyelitis. After 2 years of follow-up there was no sign of recurrence.

Keywords: Garre’s osteomyelitis, Odontogenic infection, General anesthesia, Periosteal bone.