[Abscess of cavum and ophthalmoplegia secondary to malignant external otitis].
We present a rare case of ophthalmoplegia, labyrinthitis and abscess of cavum secondary to skull base osteomyelitis by malignant external otitis. Since symptoms persisted in spite of antibiotic therapy, surgical drainage using a transnasal endoscopic approach was performed.
Pérez-Delgado
Laura
L
Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, España. layipez@hotmail.com
Fernández-Liesa
Rafael
R
Herrera-Tolosana
Silvia
S
de Miguel-García
Félix
F
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000150:complications*; D019291:Skull Base; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis