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Diffusion-weighted MRI identifies petrous apex abscess in Gradenigo syndrome.
- Source :
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Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society [J Neuroophthalmol] 2010 Mar; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 34-6. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- A 12-year-old boy developed fever, trigeminal pain, altered mental status, and a sixth cranial nerve palsy, features of Gradenigo syndrome. Diffusion-weighted MRI demonstrated restricted diffusion in the ipsilateral petrous apex, identifying an abscess as the cause of his manifestations. The patient was successfully treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics. This is the first report demonstrating the use of diffusion-weighted imaging in Gradenigo syndrome.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1536-5166
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20182204
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/WNO.0b013e3181c5d0fd