Gradenigo's syndrome--a rare complication of otitis media.
Petrous apicitis is a rare intracranial complication of otitis media. A 4-year-old female child was presented with persistent ear discharge, retro-orbital pain and lateral rectus palsy (triad of Gradenigo's syndrome). A right temporal burr-hole was placed and tapping was done under antibiotic coverage. Turbid cerebrospinal fluid could be drained. Follow-up could not be done as the patient refused treatment and was discharged against medical advice.
Jagadeesan
Padmaja
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Department of Neurosurgery, Government Rajaji Hospital & Madurai Medical College, Madurai 625 020.
Madeswaran
K
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Thiruppathy
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Kalairajan
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Inbasekaran
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D020434:Abducens Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008581:Meningitis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D010579:Petrous Bone; D013577:Syndrome; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed