Skull base osteomyelitis following a mastoidectomy

Abstract Skull base osteomyelitis is a rare but life-threatening condition that is characterized by osteitis of the temporal bone and skull base. Although skull base osteomyelitis is recognized as a rare complication of malignant external otitis or middle ear infection, it may also occur following a...

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Published in:Auris, nasus, larynx nasus, larynx, 2013-12, Vol.40 (6), p.584-586
Main Authors: Kim, Chang-Woo, Lee, Jong Joo, Kim, Hyeon-Seong, Won, Joong-Yeon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Earache - etiology
Female
Humans
Mastoid - surgery
Mastoidectomy
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis - etiology
Otitis media
Otolaryngology
Postoperative Complications
Skull Base
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Summary:Abstract Skull base osteomyelitis is a rare but life-threatening condition that is characterized by osteitis of the temporal bone and skull base. Although skull base osteomyelitis is recognized as a rare complication of malignant external otitis or middle ear infection, it may also occur following a mastoidectomy. We present a case of an 81-year-old woman who suffered severe otalgia with normal-looking EAC and tympanic membrane that developed six weeks following a canal wall up mastoidectomy. Otalgia was the only abnormal feature to suspect occurrence of skull base osteomyelitis.
ISSN:0385-8146
1879-1476
DOI:10.1016/j.anl.2012.12.002