Otogenic Brain Abscess Presenting with Gait Ataxia
Korean Journal of Audiology
; : 31-34, 2012.
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em Inglês
| WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
| ID: wpr-76683
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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 (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Otite Média
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Encéfalo
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Abscesso Encefálico
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Vertigem
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Marcha Atáxica
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Abscesso
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Tontura
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Marcha
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Orelha Interna
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Korean Journal of Audiology
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo