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A Case of Odontoid Osteomyelitis
Etaro Hashimoto1, Kenji Miyazaki2, Kazuhito Hirose2
1General Medicine, Mito Kyodo General Hospital, Mito, JPN.
Cureus
|February 12, 2024
Summary
Odontoid osteomyelitis can mimic crowned dens syndrome. Early diagnosis is crucial, as this rare infection requires prompt treatment to avoid serious complications.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Rheumatology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Odontoid osteomyelitis and crowned dens syndrome present with similar symptoms like fever and neck pain.
- Crowned dens syndrome is common, while odontoid osteomyelitis is rare, making differential diagnosis challenging.
- Calcification around the odontoid process can be misleading, initially suggesting crowned dens syndrome.
