| Gradenigo's syndrome--surgical management in a child. | |
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PMID: 21465982 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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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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Hassan Nabeel Humayun; Shabbir Akhtar; Shakeel Ahmed |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Volume: 61 ISSN: 0030-9982 ISO Abbreviation: J Pak Med Assoc Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-04-06 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501162 Medline TA: J Pak Med Assoc Country: Pakistan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 393-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi. |
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