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Evidence of skull base osteomyelitis in CT and MRI: A: coronal and axial CT Scan, decreased pneumatization of mastoid air cells and Bilateral petrous and clival sclerosis indicating otomastoiditis. B: T2‐weighted axial MRI, Edema and effusion is noted in left middle ear and bilateral mastoid air cells with enhancement after iv contrast
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Skull base osteomyelitis is a rare but dangerous consequence of untreated malignant otitis externa. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is responsible for most cases with typical presentation. Here, we discuss a diabetic 54‐year‐old female presented with malignant otitis externa and bilateral facial paresis followed by cervical spondylitis and C1‐C2 instability...
