Clinical and magnetic resonance imaging features of Gradenigo syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the clinical and magnetic resonance imaging findings of a patient with Gradenigo syndrome.


METHODS
A 4 1/2-year-old boy developed Gradenigo syndrome with unilateral facial pain, ophthalmoplegia, and facial weakness secondary to ipsilateral otitis media. The clinical, laboratory, and radiologic findings are discussed.


RESULTS
The patient was treated with antibiotics and had complete resolution of symptoms and signs.


CONCLUSIONS
Ophthalmologists should be aware of the potential for petrosal involvement of cranial nerves secondary to otitis media and Gradenigo syndrome.
Davé
A V
AV
Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Diaz-Marchan
P J
PJ
Lee
A G
AG
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010579:Petrous Bone / Q000473:pathology*; D013577:Syndrome
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA