Gradenigo's syndrome--a rare complication of otitis media.

Jagadeesan, Padmaja; Madeswaran, K; Thiruppathy, S P; Kalairajan, D; Inbasekaran, V

Gradenigo's syndrome--a rare complication of otitis media.

Date

2002-11-12

Authors

Abstract

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.

Citation

Jagadeesan P, Madeswaran K, Thiruppathy SP, Kalairajan D, Inbasekaran V. Gradenigo's syndrome--a rare complication of otitis media. Journal of the Indian Medical Association. 2002 Nov; 100(11): 669-70