Gradenigo Syndrome Induced by Suppurative Otitis Media

Gradenigo syndrome was defined as a clinical triad of otitis media, severe orbito-facial pain, and ipsilateral sixth cranial nerve palsy. It may occur as a complication of either acute or chronic otitis media. Herein, we will report a case of Gradenigo syndrome induced by suppurative chronic otitis media that was promptly diagnosed and aggressively treated. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Nazim Bozan, MD, MSc, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine, 65090 Van, Turkey; E-mail: drnzmbozan@hotmail.com Received 17 August, 2017 Accepted 12 April, 2018 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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