[Otitic hydrocephalus. A report of two cases].
Otitic hydrocephalus is one the less common intracranial complications of infectious ear disease, consisting of elevated intracranial pressure without focal neurologic abnormalities other than those due to the elevated pressure. Two representatives cases is discussed in this report, followed by a review of the literature. The clinical course, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are outlined. The etiology and the association with lateral sinus thrombosis remains obscure.
Burgos Sánchez
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Servicio ORL, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, 03010, España.
Alemán López
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Polo Tomás
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Ubeda Muñoz
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Papí Zamora
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Gras Albert
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010211:Papilledema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents