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Case Studies | Otorhinolaryngology | India | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023 | Rating: 4.3 / 10
Acute Petrous Apicitis - A Case Report
Dr. Anisha A S, Dr. Sherin Sha S, Dr. Jayaprabha S
Abstract: Petrous apicitis is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition and the incidence is reported to be approximately 2 per 100,000 children with acute otitis media (AOM)1. They can produce a triad of retro-orbital pain, sixth cranial nerve paralysis, and otorrhea (Gradenigo's Syndrome) but only a minority of patients with petrous apicitis exhibit the full triad in the post-antibiotic era2. Here we report a case of complete triad of Gradenigo Syndrome following AOM treated with minimal surgical intervention.
Keywords: Petrous apicitis, AOM, Gradenigo Syndrome, conservative management
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,
Pages: 1204 - 1206