[Chronic otitis and hearing loss revealing a disseminated tuberculosis in a child].
Ear localization is sometimes the first symptom of tuberculosis.


METHODS
We report a case of a teen with a chronic otitis revealing a disseminated tuberculosis. The investigations showed ear, bones and pulmonary localisations. The outcome with treatment showed a persistent hearing loss.


CONCLUSIONS
Middle ear tuberculosis should be suspected in patients with chronic otitis and risk factors of tuberculosis. A disseminated tuberculosis should be investigated and an early treatment is necessary to prevent hearing loss.
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Pédiatrie générale, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, hôpital Robert-Debré, 48, boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France.
Aubertin
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Angoulvant
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Baculard
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Soussan
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Bourrillon
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Faye
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D000293:Adolescent; D002908:Chronic Disease; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000382:microbiology*; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis*