A Rare Case of Gradenigo Syndrome: Sequelae to Otomastoiditis

A Rare Case of Gradenigo Syndrome: Sequelae to Otomastoiditis

Gradenigo syndrome is a triad comprising of abducens nerve palsy, trigeminal neuralgia and petrous apicitis. It is quite rare complication of otitis media. In this study, we report a rare case of a 17-year-old girl who presented with sudden onset of diplopia and left periorbital pain on imaging show...

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Main Authors: Parth Vaishnav, Shivu Jayadev, Karthik Adiraju, Bhushita Lakhkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2017-10-01
Series:International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery
Subjects:
Chronic middle ear infection
Epidural abscess
Petrous apicitis
Trigeminal neuralgia
Online Access:http://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2307/30097_CE(VSU)_F(AK)_PF1(VSU_KM_GG)_NC(VSU_GG)_PF2(VSU_GG).pdf
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Summary:Gradenigo syndrome is a triad comprising of abducens nerve palsy, trigeminal neuralgia and petrous apicitis. It is quite rare complication of otitis media. In this study, we report a rare case of a 17-year-old girl who presented with sudden onset of diplopia and left periorbital pain on imaging showed otomastoidits, petrous apicitis and epidural abscesses surrounding it.
ISSN:2277-8543
2455-6874

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