Current diagnosis and treatment of skull base osteomyelitis.
10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2023.07.015
- Author:
Jun TIAN
1
Author Information
1. Department Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery，Beijing Friendship Hospital，Capital Medical University，Beijing，100050，China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
malignant otitis externa;
necrotizing otitis externa;
osteomyelitis;
skull base osteomyelitis
- MeSH:
Humans;
Otitis Externa/diagnosis*;
Skull Base;
Osteomyelitis/complications*;
Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use*;
Diagnosis, Differential
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2023;37(7):588-592
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Skull base osteomyelitis is a rare, refractory, and potentially fatal disease primarily caused by otogenic and sino rhinogenic infections. At times, it can mimic neoplasia complicating the diagnosis. With the use of antibiotics, advancements in diagnostic methods, and skull base surgical techniques, the mortality rate has significantly improved. However, the successful diagnosis and treatment of the disease is still challenging due to delayed diagnosis, lengthy treatment course, a tendency for relapse and lack of guidelines. Therefore, this article aims to review the progress in the diagnosis and treatment of skull base osteomyelitis.
