Abscess of cavum and ophthalmoplegia secondary to malignant external otitis

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.

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.