Clival Osteomyelitis Presenting as a Skull Base Mass
Central skull base osteomyelitis is a rare, but potentially life-threatening disease entity often lacking otologic symptoms or external auditory canal pathology. We present a case of a man in his 70s who had developed cranial nerve deficits with radiographic evidence that was consistent with a tumor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0037-1602130 |
| Summary: | Central skull base osteomyelitis is a rare, but potentially life-threatening disease entity often lacking otologic symptoms or external auditory canal pathology. We present a case of a man in his 70s who had developed cranial nerve deficits with radiographic evidence that was consistent with a tumor due to this uncommon entity. The radiologic findings and our experience are discussed to increase awareness in the otolaryngology community. |
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| ISSN: | 2193-6358 2193-6366 |