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Post-traumatic frontal bone osteomyelitis in a two-year-old: an uncommon sequela of head injury

Int Surg J. 2025;12(9):1556-1559.DOI10.18203/2349-2902.isj20252696

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Abstract

Frontal bone osteomyelitis, though rare, is a serious complication of craniofacial trauma in paediatric patients. This short communication presents the case of a 2-year-old male who developed frontal bone osteomyelitis following blunt trauma. The case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, appropriate imaging, and a multidisciplinary approach for successful management.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, SDM Craniofacial Unit, Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Karnataka, India

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