Abstract
Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible in conjunction with mastoiditis is an extremely rare occurrence following irradiation of salivary gland malignancy in the orofacial region. We report one such case of a patient who reported to us with trismus, jaw pain and ear discharge. Imaging of the jaws revealed classical features of osteoradionecrosis and mastoiditis. This case is important because, presenting features like trismus and dental infection lead us to investigative procedures that revealed extensive bone involvement including mastoiditis. Trismus progressively increased over a period of 8 years. In this case we would like to emphasise on the importance good oral hygiene in post radiotherapy stage for head and neck cancer.
- Received June 13, 2011.
- Revision received August 31, 2011.
- Accepted August 31, 2011.
