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ReviewJournal of neurological surgery. Part B, Skull base2026

Management Challenges of Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm in Skull Base Osteomyelitis.

Arun G Karthat, Katti B Sara, Miria Mathews, Nandu Sukumaran, Santhosh B Kannan Bharathy, Aeesha Tasneem, Abi Manesh, Shyamkumar N Keshava, Rajan Sundaresan, Regi Thomas

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Arun G KarthatDepartment of Otolaryngology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Katti B SaraDepartment of Otolaryngology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Miria MathewsDepartment of Otolaryngology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Nandu SukumaranDepartment of Otolaryngology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Santhosh B Kannan BharathyDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Aeesha TasneemDepartment of Otolaryngology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Abi ManeshDepartment of Infectious Disease, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Shyamkumar N KeshavaDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Rajan SundaresanDepartment of Otolaryngology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Regi ThomasDepartment of Otolaryngology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.ORCID 0000-0002-2069-1799

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Abstract

Background: Skull base osteomyelitis is a potentially life-threatening infection typically seen in elderly diabetic or immunocompromised patients. Internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysm caused by skull base osteomyelitis is a very rare complication. We present here three such instances to share our clinical experience and insights gained in the management of these cases. Methods and Results: A retrospective clinical audit of 142 skull base osteomyelitis patients (January 2010-May 2023) revealed three cases complicated by pseudoaneurysm at the cervicopetrous junction, with Conclusion: Internal carotid artery mycotic pseudoaneurysm is a rare yet potentially devastating complication of skull base osteomyelitis. Timely diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial to prevent catastrophic outcomes. Endovascular therapy has emerged as the primary modality for the management of these aneurysms. In the absence of surgical debridement for treatment of skull base osteomyelitis, prolonged antimicrobial therapy (at least 3 months) is essential.

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carotid pseudoaneurysmepistaxismycotic aneurysmskull base osteomyelitis

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