Acute Petrous Apicitis - A Case Report
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
How to Cite?: Dr. Anisha A S, Dr. Sherin Sha S, Dr. Jayaprabha S, "Acute Petrous Apicitis - A Case Report", Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1204-1206, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23606143536, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23606143536