Gradenigo's Syndrome: Beyond the Classical Triad of Diplopia, Facial Pain and Otorrhea
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Gradenigo's Syndrome: Beyond the Classical Triad of Diplopia, Facial Pain and Otorrhea
Abstract
We report a case of a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a young woman presenting with an abdominal mass and an unusual instance of cranial nerve palsies mimicking Gradenigo's syndrome. This condition is characterized by a triad of otorrhea, facial pain and diplopia, related to otitis media in the pre-antibiotic era. Incomplete and atypical clinical features of Gradenigo's syndrome have been described and noninfectious causes may mimic this condition. Careful clinical history and physical examination, including neuroimaging, are necessary to make a differential diagnosis.
Keywords: Cranial neuropathy; Gradenigo's syndrome; Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Petrositis.
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