Central Skull Base Osteomyelitis in Queensland, Australia, 2010-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Central skull base osteomyelitis (CSBO) is an incompletely defined, life-threatening infection of the bones of the cranial vault. We describe the clinical features and outcomes of CSBO in Queensland, Australia, over an 11-year period.

Methods

Medical record coding enquiries identified cases of CSBO across 6 tertiary hospitals in Queensland, Australia, from January 2010 to December 2020. Epidemiological, demographic, diagnostic, management, and outcome data were collected from each identified case.

Results

Twenty-two cases of CSBO were identified within the study period; the median age was 73 years with a male predominance (73%). High rates of comorbid disease were detected, with a median Charlson Comorbidity Index score of 5. Diabetes mellitus was the most

SUBMITTER: Eustace MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500440 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature