Abstract |
Gradenigo syndrome (GS) was described primarily in the paediatric population, especially in the pre- antibiotic era. GS is rarely reported in the elderly population, especially in the post- antibiotic era. We present the rare case of a 67-year-old man who presented with an incomplete triad of symptoms (without abducens nerve palsy) of GS that failed medical therapy and was successfully treated with surgical intervention ( mastoidectomy and petrous apicectomy). Physicians should be familiar with atypical presenting symptoms of GS as it can lead to life-threatening complications, especially in the elderly. GS cases resistant to medical therapy may require prompt appropriate imaging studies and surgical intervention. LEARNING POINTS:
Gradenigo syndrome may present with an incomplete triad (without abducens nerve palsy), especially in the post- antibiotic era.Gradenigo syndrome can rarely affect immunocompromised elderly patients.Gradenigo syndrome cases resistant to medical therapy may require prompt appropriate imaging studies and surgical intervention ( mastoidectomy and petrous apicectomy).
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Authors | Azizullah Beran, Nameer Aladamat, Mustafa Alchalabi, Mohammed Mhanna, Omar Srour, Yasmin Khader, Ammar Kayyali |
Journal | European journal of case reports in internal medicine
(Eur J Case Rep Intern Med)
Vol. 9
Issue 7
Pg. 003344
( 2022)
ISSN: 2284-2594 [Electronic] Italy |
PMID | 36051167
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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