Rosdi Nur Farahin, Abdullah Asma, Kew Thean Yean, Maktar Juliana Fairuz, Lokman Farah Liana
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
Radiology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
Cureus. 2024 Jan 9;16(1):e51973. doi: 10.7759/cureus.51973. eCollection 2024 Jan.
Skull base osteomyelitis is a not commonly encountered but potentially fatal consequence of untreated necrotizing otitis externa. Early recognition and appropriate treatment are crucial to prevent serious complications such as cranial nerve palsies, meningitis, and intracranial abscess formation. The case reports presented in this study provide a rich depiction of the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and interventions employed. Early recognition and appropriate management of skull base osteomyelitis are crucial to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.
颅底骨髓炎是未治疗的坏死性外耳道炎一种不常见但可能致命的后果。早期识别和适当治疗对于预防严重并发症如颅神经麻痹、脑膜炎和颅内脓肿形成至关重要。本研究中呈现的病例报告丰富地描述了临床表现、诊断挑战及所采用的干预措施。早期识别和适当处理颅底骨髓炎对于预防并发症和改善患者预后至关重要。