Occasionally, the atlantooccipital membrane may be partially ossified, resulting in an apparent bone fragment posterior to the superior articular process. This should not be confused with a fracture of the atlas or occipital condyle (Figs. 8A and 8B).
Belinda Childs, MN, ARNP, BC-ADM, CDE, responds. Skin abscesses, also known as boils, are more common in people with uncontrolled diabetes. They are usually caused by bacteria, typically Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus, but the abscesses can also be caused by other bacteria.
1 If you have diabetic boils on your skin, wash your clothes with hot water and dry them with high heat so that the bacteria are killed. 2  Apply topical cream prescribed by your doctor and drain out the pus so that the boils do not spread to other parts. 3  You can cover the boil with a warm towel or cloth for 5-10 minutes.