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Tuberculous osteomyelitis of maxilla: a rare case report

Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis can affect almost any part of the human body. Tuberculous osteomyelitis is rare and constitutes less than 2% of the skeletal tuberculosis. Jaw involvement of the maxillary bone by tuberculous infection is extremely rare. Here we document a case of tuberculous osteomyelitis of maxilla who presented with history of multiple infraorbital abscesses. The case is unique due to its rarity and diagnostic dilemma.