Periosteal fasciitis of the mandible

✍ Scribed by Dr. Alan J. Mighell; Dr. Alec S. High; Leo F. A. Stassen

• Book ID: 102234388
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1994
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 488 KB
• Volume: 16
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1043-3074
• DOI: 10.1002/hed.2880160313

✦ Synopsis

Background. Periosteal fasciitis is rare in the head and neck. We believe only two cases of fasciitisinduced erosion through the mandibular cortical plate have previously been reported.

Results. Management of a case of periosteal fasciitis with bone erosion at the mandibular angle is reported in a 38year-old man.

Conclusions. Misdiagnosis of fasciitis in the past has led to inappropriate management and unnecessary morbidity. The principles of diagnosis and management of this unusual and confusing disorder are highlighted.