J Korean Radiol Soc.  1975 Sep;11(2):122-126. 10.3348/jkrs.1975.11.2.122.

Osteomyelitis of the skull

• Lee MU
• Auh YH
• Kim CW
• Chang KH
• Choo DW

• KMID: 2345649
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1975.11.2.122

Abstract

Although clinical findings are very useful but roentgenogram is best method for diagnosis of osteomyelitis ofthe skull. Eight proved cases of osteomyelitis of the skull, which are colected during last 8 years, are reviewed.on roentgenographic findings 7 of 8 cases show osteolytic bone defect and one shows sclerotic change with increaseof bone thickness. Marginal sclerosis of the defect is observed in 2 of 7 osteolytic lesions. Free sequestrumwithin lytic defect is presented in 3 cases.

Keyword

Osteomyelitis; skull

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Methods
Osteomyelitis*
Sclerosis
Skull*