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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| author | Juan Quesada, M.D. Andrew Kong, M.D. Eliza Tweddle, M.D. |
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| description | 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, ipsilateral headaches, diplopia and raised inflammatory markers. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) demonstrated features of petrous apicitis and confirmed the suspicion of Gradenigo syndrome. The objective of this clinical case report is to highlight this unusual syndrome together with its radiological appearance to improve its diagnosis and management. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a3508e06aa1e48a695e482991b11d2e72022-12-21T18:35:21ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332021-12-01161239033907An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findingsJuan Quesada, M.D.0Andrew Kong, M.D.1Eliza Tweddle, M.D.2Radiology Department, Albury Wodonga Health, 201 Borella Rd, East Albury, NSW 2640, Australia; Corresponding author.Radiology Department, Albury Wodonga Health, 201 Borella Rd, East Albury, NSW 2640, AustraliaOtolaringology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, Albury Wodonga Health, 201 Borella Rd, East Albury, NSW 2640, AustraliaWith 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, ipsilateral headaches, diplopia and raised inflammatory markers. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) demonstrated features of petrous apicitis and confirmed the suspicion of Gradenigo syndrome. The objective of this clinical case report is to highlight this unusual syndrome together with its radiological appearance to improve its diagnosis and management.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321006749Gradenigo syndromePetrous apicitisacute otitis mediaVI cranial nerve palsy |
| spellingShingle | Juan Quesada, M.D. Andrew Kong, M.D. Eliza Tweddle, M.D. An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findings Radiology Case Reports Gradenigo syndrome Petrous apicitis acute otitis media VI cranial nerve palsy |
| title | An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findings |
| title_full | An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findings |
| title_fullStr | An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findings |
| title_full_unstemmed | An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findings |
| title_short | An unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in Gradenigo syndrome: CT and MRI findings |
| title_sort | unusual case of acute otitis media resulting in gradenigo syndrome ct and mri findings |
| topic | Gradenigo syndrome Petrous apicitis acute otitis media VI cranial nerve palsy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321006749 |
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