Otitic hydrocephalus: a report of 2 cases.
Ear Nose Throat J
; 89(7): E34-7, 2010 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20628978
ABSTRACT
Otitic hydrocephalus is a rare intracranial complication of otitis media. It is characterized by elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure with normal CSF biochemistry and without any focal neurologic abnormality other than those related to the increased intracranial pressure. The pathophysiology of this rare condition is unknown. The incidence of intracranial complications was reduced dramatically with the introduction of newer antibiotics, but complicated cases still occur. Serious consequences can ensue if complications are not identified and treated properly. The author reviews the literature on otitic hydrocephalus and describes 2 new cases.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Otitis Media
/
Hydrocephalus
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Child
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ear Nose Throat J
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article