Propionibacterium skull base osteomyelitis complicated by internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysm.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The microbiology of skull base osteomyelitis (SBO) is evolving. We present here the first case of SBO caused by Propionibacterium acnes leading to the development of a pseudoaneurysm of the internal carotid artery. Otolaryngologists should recognize this pathogen as a potential cause of invasive temporal bone infection to optimize prompt diagnosis and treatment. Laryngoscope, 127:2337-2339, 2017.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, False
- Carotid Artery, Internal
- Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Propionibacterium