Osteomyelitis in an otherwise healthy patient- a unique case report with review

Osteomyelitis of the craniofacial skeleton must be uniquely managed and is more difficult to treat than osteomyelitis of other bones of the body, owing to the complex craniofacial skeletal anatomy and associated aesthetic concerns. Though these days, occurrence of osteomyelitis has become less common due to the advent of antibiotics and also the progressively higher standards of oral and dental health, we encountered a case in an otherwise young healthy patient. This articles aims is to present with a case report, and brief and inclusive overview of osteomyelitis, its clinical features, and diagnosis, classification, and treatment modalities.