Salmonella osteomyelitis of the skull base.
A case of skull base osteomyelitis caused by Salmonella is reported. The patient, a diabetic immunosuppressed man, had a insidious presentation of nasopharyngeal and cranial nerve findings. His radiologic studies showed a striking destruction of the skull base. He died despite antibiotic therapy. Relevant literature is discussed.
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Neurological Surgery Associates of Cincinnati, Ohio.
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D001379:Azathioprine / Q000009:adverse effects; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000009:adverse effects; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D012480:Salmonella Infections; D012886:Skull
D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D001379:Azathioprine