Diffusion-weighted MRI Identifies Petrous Apex Abscess in Gradenigo Syndrome

作者:Ibrahim Mohannad*; Shah Gaurang; Parmar Hemant
来源:Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2010, 30(1): 34-36.
DOI:10.1097/WNO.0b013e3181c5d0fd

摘要

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.

  • 出版日期2010-3