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Otitic hydrocephalus: a report of 2 cases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20628978     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Otitic hydrocephalus is a rare intracranial complication of otitis media. It is characterized by elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure with normal CSF biochemistry and without any focal neurologic abnormality other than those related to the increased intracranial pressure. The pathophysiology of this rare condition is unknown. The incidence of intracranial complications was reduced dramatically with the introduction of newer antibiotics, but complicated cases still occur. Serious consequences can ensue if complications are not identified and treated properly. The author reviews the literature on otitic hydrocephalus and describes 2 new cases.
Authors:
Borlingegowda Viswanatha
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ear, nose, & throat journal     Volume:  89     ISSN:  1942-7522     ISO Abbreviation:  Ear Nose Throat J     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-14     Completed Date:  2010-10-07     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7701817     Medline TA:  Ear Nose Throat J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  E34-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of ENT, Victoria Hospital and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. drbviswanatha@yahoo.co.in
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Child
Chronic Disease
Diuretics, Osmotic / therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Hydrocephalus / drug therapy,  etiology*,  surgery
Intracranial Hypertension / etiology
Lateral Sinus Thrombosis / complications
Male
Mannitol / therapeutic use
Neurosurgical Procedures
Otitis Media / complications*,  drug therapy,  surgery
Papilledema / etiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Diuretics, Osmotic; 69-65-8/Mannitol

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