| Title |
Diffusion-weighted MRI identifies petrous apex abscess in Gradenigo syndrome. |
| Creator |
Ibrahim, Mohanned; Shah, Gaurang; Parmar, Hemant |
| Affiliation |
Department of Radiology (Neuroradiology), University of Michigan Medical System, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Abducens Nerve Diseases; Abscess; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders; Pain; Petrous Bone; Trigeminal Nerve |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Publication Type |
Journal Article |
| Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology Archives: https://novel.utah.edu/jno/ |
| Publisher |
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Rights Management |
© North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_jno |
| ID |
227021 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6m07bj2/227021 |
