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Abstract
We present a rare case of ophthalmoplegia, labyrinthitis, and abscess of cavum secondary to skull base osteomyelitis by malignant external otitis. Since symptoms persisted in spite of antibiotic therapy, surgical drainage using a transnasal endoscopic approach was performed.
Keywords:
Skull base osteomyelitis
Malignant external otitis
Retropharyngeal abscess
Ophthalmoplegia
Resumen
Presentamos un caso excepcional de oftalmoplejía, laberintitis y absceso de cavum secundario a osteomielitis de base de cráneo por una otitis externa maligna. Ante la persistencia de los síntomas a pesar de la terapia antibiótica, se practicó un drenaje quirúrgico mediante un abordaje endoscópico transnasal.
Palabras clave:
Osteomielitis de base de cráneo
Otitis externa maligna
Absceso retrofaríngeo
Oftalmoplejía
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