Skull Osteomyelitis with Brain Abscess from Uncommon Sources: A Case Series
Abstract
Sinusitis and scalp furunculosis are prevalent infections encountered in clinical settings. Typically, these conditions resolve without intervention or necessitate minimal treatment. However, their proximity to the skull and intracranial structures underscores the potential for severe intracranial sequelae if management is inadequate or neglected. These infections exacerbating Skull Osteomyelitis are rare; their further spread causes brain abscesses, which are still rarer. Herein, we present two cases exemplifying skull bone osteomyelitis and brain abscess secondary to insufficient treatment of sinusitis and scalp furunculosis. Keywords: Scalp furunculosis, skull osteomyelitis, brain abscess, atypical brain abscess, atypical Skull Osteomyelitis.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acta Medica International
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 18–20
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN