Embryonic rhabdomyosarcoma presenting as Gradenigo's syndrome.
The authors report a previously undocumented case of parapharyngeal rhabdomyosarcoma presenting as Gradenigo's syndrome and review the history and aetiology of Gradenigo's syndrome. With sensitive diagnostic acumen this rare cause of Gradenigo's like syndrome was identified and correct treatment initiated.
ENT Department, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, UK. rupert.ricks@nbt.nhs.uk
Rupert George
RG
Ricks
Lance
L
Hollis
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D059270:Petrositis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D018233:Rhabdomyosarcoma, Embryonal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents