Idiopathic cervical osteomyelitis presenting as dysphagia

We discuss a case of idiopathic cervical epidural abscess, complicated by osteomyelitis, presenting with dysphagia as the main complaint. No predisposing factors were identified and blood cultures were negative. Case was treated conservatively by long course of IV antibiotics. We present a review of...

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Main Authors: Ghaly GA, Espeso A, Fish B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2010-05-01
Series:Journal of Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://jscr.co.uk/2010/05/ent-surgery/idiopathic-cervical-osteomyelitis-presenting-as-dysphagia/