An unusual aetiology of unilateral glue ear in a child.
A case of unilateral glue ear in a child of fourteen due to amyloid deposit of the post nasal space is presented. A grommet was inserted through a myringotomy incision. Hearing improved to normal limits post-operatively. Investigations excluded systemic and familial amyloidosis. Extrusion of the grommet was followed by recurrence of the middle ear effusion. The patient's parents refused admission for removal of the amyloid deposit and replacement of the grommet.
D000293:Adolescent; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006314:Hearing Loss, Conductive / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000209:etiology*; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000209:etiology*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000473:pathology