Otogenic Brain Abscess Presenting with Gait Ataxia
Korean Journal of Audiology
; : 31-34, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Although the occurrence of otogenic brain abscess has been considerably reduced through improvements to antibiotics, brain abscesses remains one of the most significant life threatening complications of chronic otitis media. We report the case of a 67-year-old male patient who presented with gait ataxia and dizziness. Imaging studies revealed a left cerebellar abscess and extensive destructive changes to the labyrinth due to chronic otitis media. We conclude that otogenic brain abscess should be considered as differential diagnosis in patients with chronic otitis media who develop central vertigo.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Otitis Media
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Brain
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Brain Abscess
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Vertigo
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Gait Ataxia
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Abscess
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Dizziness
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Gait
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Ear, Inner
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Audiology
Year:
2012
Document type:
Article