Atypical Presentation of Skull Base Osteomyelitis Involving the Stylomastoid Foramen-A Case Report.

An atypical presentation of skull base osteomyelitis (SBO) involving the stylomastoid foramen in a diabetic individual without facial palsy or positive otoscopic ear findings has been presented. A case report of a 78 year old poorly controlled diabetic male who had severe ear pain without otoscopic ear findings and was treated prior with IV antibiotics for a period of two months without relief was referred to our tertiary care Center and was operated by us following which he had complete relief of symptoms. SBO presenting without otoscopic ear findings or facial nerve palsy at the region of the stylomastoid foramen is extremely rare.

A Hybrid Approach Towards Successful Resection of a Huge Carotid Body Paraganglioma Using Coil Embolization and Traditional Surgical Techniques.

(CBPGL), is a type of neuroendocrine tumor that should be managed promptly due to their malignant potential and locally aggressive nature making resection at a later stage difficult. The objective of this case report is to explore the benefit of coil embolization and describe the surgical techniques employed in successful resection of a huge CBPGL.