Imaging findings in a neglected case of chronic otitis media.
Intracranial complications of otitis media are associated with high mortality. Persistent otalgia or otorrhea while on oral antibiotics with associated neurological symptoms are ominous signs suggestive of a complication. A high index of suspicion and early diagnosis with radioimaging are essential for better outcome in these patients. We report a neglected case of chronic otitis media and discuss the magnetic resonance imaging findings.
Agrawal
Amit
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Department of Surgery, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
Pratap
Akshay
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Tiwari
Awadhesh
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D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000150:complications*; D055815:Young Adult