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Cranial Osteomyelitis

Abstract

Cranial osteomyelitis, although a relatively uncommon entity, is important, as it may be potentially life threatening if not recognized and adequately treated. Besides the various classic manifestations of skull bone infections, certain unusual presentations merit particular attention. The expression “unusual presentations” of osteomyelitis of the skull, we understand the atypical situations that some clinicians might never actually see in their daily practice. But these appearances can be met and can delay diagnosis and management, so it is important to recognize them. The aim of this chapter is to present and discuss some forms of these unusual presentations including Pott’s puffy tumor, infected cephalhematoma, osteomyelitis of the clivus, calvarial sclerosing osteomyelitis, and lastly cranial osteomyelitis in HIV and AIDS.

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Abbreviations

AIDS:

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

CD4:

Cluster of differentiation 4

HAART:

Highly active antiretroviral therapy

HIV:

Human immunodeficiency virus

POPUT:

Pott’s puffy tumor

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