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Online Published: 30 Aug 2025
 


Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.

Mohammad Kaura Abubakar, Adigun Olufemi Ibrahim.


Abstract
Osteomyelitis is an inflammation of bone, usually due to infection with bacteria or other micro-organisms especially fungi that is associated with bone necrosis and destruction. Symptoms include fever, swelling, pain, hypoesthesia, and discharging sinus. It is diagnosed based on history, clinical examination, and radiological investigations (plain radiographs, CT scan, MRI). The hallmark of treatment is infection control through antibiotic administration particularly Clindamycin, curettage, sequestrectomy and in some cases resection. This is a case of six-year old boy who presented with an unusual case of chronic osteomyelitis of the mandible which started as a tooth ache on the lower left side of the jaw. It then progresses to form a swelling which progressively increased in size. Puncture of the swelling was done by a traditional healer popularly known as ‘SAKIYA’ in Hausa language. This case should serve as a challenge for government at all levels to ensure accessibility and affordability of healthcare services through full implementation of universal health coverage with incorporation of basic oral healthcare package.

Key words: Osteomyelitis, Children, Hemimandibulectomy


 
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Abubakar MK, Ibrahim AO. Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.. Case Rep Ser Med. 2025; 2(3): 49-55. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513


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Abubakar MK, Ibrahim AO. Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.. https://www.wisdomgale.com/crsm/?mno=264975 [Access: September 02, 2025]. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513


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Abubakar MK, Ibrahim AO. Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.. Case Rep Ser Med. 2025; 2(3): 49-55. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513



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Abubakar MK, Ibrahim AO. Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.. Case Rep Ser Med. (2025), [cited September 02, 2025]; 2(3): 49-55. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513



Harvard Style

Abubakar, M. K. & Ibrahim, . A. O. (2025) Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.. Case Rep Ser Med, 2 (3), 49-55. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513



Turabian Style

Abubakar, Mohammad Kaura, and Adigun Olufemi Ibrahim. 2025. Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.. Case Reports and Series in Medicine, 2 (3), 49-55. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513



Chicago Style

Abubakar, Mohammad Kaura, and Adigun Olufemi Ibrahim. "Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.." Case Reports and Series in Medicine 2 (2025), 49-55. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Abubakar, Mohammad Kaura, and Adigun Olufemi Ibrahim. "Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.." Case Reports and Series in Medicine 2.3 (2025), 49-55. Print. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Abubakar, M. K. & Ibrahim, . A. O. (2025) Parental neglect or system failure? An unusual case of osteomyelitis in a child leading to hemimandibulectomy with emphasis on public health view.. Case Reports and Series in Medicine, 2 (3), 49-55. doi:10.5455/CRSM.20250617093513