Gradenigo's syndrome--surgical management in a child.
J Pak Med Assoc
; 61(4): 393-4, 2011 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Otits media is a common problem. Some of its complications that were seen frequently in the preantibiotic era are rare today. We report a case of an 8 year boy who presented with earache, retro-orbital pain and diplopia secondary to a sixth nerve palsy--Gradenigo's syndrome. In this syndrome infection from the middle ear spreads medially to the petrous apex of the temporal bone. Work-up includes CT scan of the temporal bones. Timely management with intravenous antibiotics (+ surgery) is needed to prevent intra-cranial complications.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades del Nervio Abducens
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Diplopía
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Dolor de Oído
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Enfermedades del Nervio Facial
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Mastoiditis
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
J Pak Med Assoc
Año:
2011
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Article