Imaging spectrum and complications of otogenic infections: insights into delayed diagnosis.
Br J Radiol
; 97(1156): 726-733, 2024 Mar 28.
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| ID: mdl-38335140
ABSTRACT
Skull base osteomyelitis (SBO) is a late manifestation of complicated otogenic infections that presents a diagnostic challenge. Delayed or missed diagnoses lead to high morbidity and mortality and can be attributed to non-specific symptoms, subtle early radiologic findings, radiologic mimicry of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), and under-recognition from clinician and radiologists. This pictorial review aims to emphasize on early imaging recognition and distinction between SBO and NPC.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Osteomielitis
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Neoplasias Nasofaríngeas
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Radiol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Hong Kong