Case Report

Rapidly Progressing Osteomyelitis of the Mandible

Table 1

Child-Pugh score in our case.

Measure1 point2 points3 pointsThis case

Bilirubin (mg/dL)<22-3>32.1
Albumin (g/dL)>3.52.8–3.5<2.84
Prothrombin time (seconds)1–34–6>614.6
AscitesNoneSlightModerateNone
Encephalopathy (grade)NoneI-IIIII-IV None

Grade A = 5-6 points; well-compensated disease8 points
Grade B = 7–9 points; significant functional compromise
Grade C = 10–15 points; decompensated disease