A case with the pyogenic osteomyelitis of spine, initially suspected the pharyngeal tumor

Abstract

The case of a 52 year old female with pyogenic osteomyelitis of the cervical spine was reported. The patient visited our clinic complaining sore throat and pharyngeal mass. The mass occurred from the posterior pharyngeal wall with pedicle. Initially it was suspected that the tumor derived from the pharyngeal mucosa. However, it was diagnosed as pyogenic osteomyelitis of the cervical spine by various clinical examinations, including imaging figures. It is emphasized that the diagnosis should be made only after taking into consideration all aspects of the case.