| CT findings in tuberculous otomastoiditis. A case report. | |
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PMID: 10665870 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: Otomastoiditis is a rare but important manifestation of tuberculosis and is well recognizable when information on its clinical course is considered in connection with the radiographic changes. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A patient with a clinical history of chronic otorrhea, resistant to conventional therapy but without dramatic symptoms, was referred for CT examination. RESULTS: CT revealed widespread soft tissue densities in the tympanic cavity and in the mastoid process, with bone erosions in the latter. Surgery and bacteriology confirmed the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. CONCLUSION: CT evidence of widespread bone destruction without clinical signs of aggressive infection should suggest the diagnosis of a mycobacterial process. Early treatment is essential in order to avoid propagation of the disease and lasting loss of function. |
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Authors:
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L Cavallin; C Muren |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987) Volume: 41 ISSN: 0284-1851 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Radiol Publication Date: 2000 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-02-15 Completed Date: 2000-02-15 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706123 Medline TA: Acta Radiol Country: DENMARK |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 49-51 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Radiology, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden. |
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Aged Ear, Middle / radiography Female Humans Mastoid / radiography Mastoiditis / microbiology, radiography* Otitis Media with Effusion / microbiology, radiography* Tomography, X-Ray Computed* Tuberculosis / radiography* Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / radiography* |
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