Gradenigo's syndrome.
Gradenigo's syndrome, which is characterised by the triad of suppurative otitis media, pain in the distribution of the trigeminal nerve, and abducens nerve palsy may give rise to potentially fatal complications. Knowledge of the aetiology and appropriate investigations can lead to early diagnosis. A case is reported which illustrates this.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Whipps Cross Hospital, London, UK.
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D020434:Abducens Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013577:Syndrome; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*