Description

Gonococcal bursitis of the skull is an inflammation of the bursa in the cranial region caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. This condition can lead to pain and swelling in the affected area, often requiring medical intervention.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using less formal terminology or may confuse it with other types of bursitis. It is crucial to maintain a clinical register and avoid colloquial terms. Stick to the glossary term 'bursitis gonocócica, cráneo' in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal bursitis, skull after presenting symptoms of swelling and pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con bursitis gonocócica, cráneo tras presentar síntomas de hinchazón y dolor.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing gonococcal bursitis with other types of bursitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.