Skull base osteomyelitis mimicking skull base tumor in immunocompetent pediatric patient: case report.
Childs Nerv Syst
; 38(9): 1833-1835, 2022 09.
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ABSTRACT
Central skull base osteomyelitis (CSBO) is a rare complication of infection in pediatric patients, especially when there are no comorbidities like immunosuppression or metabolic illness. The diagnosis of CSBO is a challenge in children, and imaging findings can mimic skull base tumor. We describe the clinical history and image diagnosis of a case in a 6-year-old girl with no relevant history who presented an extensive skull base lesion. She underwent tumor resection surgery. The intraoperative finding confirmed clivus osteomyelitis, and the histopathological studies discarded malignancy. After diagnosis, the patient completed 6-week antibiotic treatment with adequate evolution. In conclusion, CSBO should be considered within the differential diagnoses due to the fact that it can mimic skull base lesions and it may present without relevant history.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Osteomielitis
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Neoplasias de la Base del Cráneo
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Childs Nerv Syst
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2022
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Article
País de afiliación:
Colombia