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A case of Atlanto-axial instability following Skull base osteomyelitis: tips for diagnosis and management
  • faramarz roohollahi,
  • Arad Iranmehr,
  • Ehsan fatahi andalibi
faramarz roohollahi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Corresponding Author:faramarzroohollahi@yahoo.com

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Arad Iranmehr
TUMS
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Ehsan fatahi andalibi
Golestan University of Medical Sciences
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Abstract

Here we discuss a diabetic 54 years old female presented with malignant otitis externa and bilateral facial paresis followed by cervical spondylitis and C1-C2 instability. Skull base osteomyelitis confirmed by clinical presentation, imaging, and lab data. Fortunately, she responded well to anti-bacterial and antifungal therapy.
18 Oct 2022Submitted to Clinical Case Reports
19 Oct 2022Submission Checks Completed
19 Oct 2022Assigned to Editor
02 Nov 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
22 Nov 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
22 Nov 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
24 Nov 20221st Revision Received
26 Nov 2022Submission Checks Completed
26 Nov 2022Assigned to Editor
26 Nov 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
02 Dec 2022Editorial Decision: Accept