Imaging spectrum and complications of otogenic infections: insights into delayed diagnosis

Br J Radiol. 2024 Jan 13:tqae015. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae015. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSkull 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.PMID:38335140 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae015
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