Pneumocephalus presenting as a complication of chronic otitis media — a case report

Pneumocephalus presenting as a complication of chronic otitis media — a case report

Pneumocephalus secondary to chronic otitis media is an extremely rare phenomenon. Despite its rarity, the sequelae of intracranial air associated with otitis media may be grave if misdiagnosed. In this report a case of pneumocephalus following chronic mastoid infection is presented and the possible...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 2008-12, Vol.60 (4), p.390-392
Hauptverfasser: Mathai, John, Ahammed, Sadarudheen, Pushpakumari, K. P., Arunraj, V. S.
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Sprache:eng
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Head and Neck Surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Otorhinolaryngology
Short Communication
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Zusammenfassung:Pneumocephalus secondary to chronic otitis media is an extremely rare phenomenon. Despite its rarity, the sequelae of intracranial air associated with otitis media may be grave if misdiagnosed. In this report a case of pneumocephalus following chronic mastoid infection is presented and the possible mechanism, diagnostic measures and the management is discussed.
ISSN:0019-5421
2231-3796
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/s12070-008-0124-8