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Diffusion-weighted MRI identifies petrous apex abscess in Gradenigo syndrome
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Diffusion-weighted MRI identifies petrous apex abscess in Gradenigo syndrome
J Neuroophthalmol.
2010 Mar.
Abstract
A 12-year-old boy developed fever, trigeminal pain, altered mental status, and a sixth cranial nerve palsy, features of Gradenigo syndrome. Diffusion-weighted MRI demonstrated restricted diffusion in the ipsilateral petrous apex, identifying an abscess as the cause of his manifestations. The patient was successfully treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics. This is the first report demonstrating the use of diffusion-weighted imaging in Gradenigo syndrome.
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