An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findings

An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findings

With the widespread use of antibiotics, Gradenigo syndrome is a rare complication of acute otitis media (AOM) and acute mastoiditis. It is an uncommon form of petrous apicitis and can be life-threatening. We report the case of a 14-year-old female with unresolved AOM, who developed otorrhea, ipsilat...

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Main Authors: Juan Quesada, M.D., Andrew Kong, M.D., Eliza Tweddle, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-12-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Gradenigo syndrome
Petrous apicitis
acute otitis media
VI cranial nerve palsy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321006749

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