2010, Number 3
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Otorrinolaringología 2010; 55 (3)
Base of skull osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent patient. A multifactorial disease?
Enríquez SP, Estrada ÁG, Zubiaur GF, García PR
Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 111-113
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ABSTRACT
We present the case of a 23 year-old immunocompetent female patient with base of skull osteomyelitis. Clinical presentation, radiology and histopathology findings, as well as treatment strategy are discussed.
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