Osteomyelitis in Pycnodysostosis – Report of 2 Clinical Cases

Abstract

Pycnodysostosis is a rare craniofacial syndrome characterized by dwarfism, cranial anomalies, diffuse osteosclerosis where multiple fracture of long bones and osteomyelitis of jaw are frequent complications. This clinical entity was first described in 1962 by Maroteaux and Lamy. This article presents two clinical cases of pycnodysostosis with their clinical and radiological characteristics.

Keywords

• osteomyelitis
• pycnodysostosis
• pathological fracture