Rapidly progressive labyrinthitis ossificans in an immunocompromised pediatric patient
Journal: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports (Vol.2, No. 3)Publication Date: 2021-06-30
Authors : Sean Holmes; Katherine Babin; Avery Bryan; Gauri Mankekar;
Page : 1-4
Keywords : Otic capsule; Chronic suppurative otitis media; Otic capsule; Tympanomastoidectomy; Multi-drug resistance.;
Abstract
In this report, we present a case of rapid otic capsule obliteration within an exceedingly short timeframe in the setting of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) in an immunocompromised pediatric patient with Down Syndrome. Following maximal therapy for a right sided cholesteatoma, the patient developed a multi-drug resistant infection that cause CSOM, which within 6 weeks progressed to complete obliteration of the right cochlea and otic capsule. The possibility of congenital temporal bone microscopic dehiscence allowing infection propagation cannot be excluded. Nonetheless, this case highlights the importance of appreciating how quickly chronic middle ear disease can progress to involve the labyrinth and cause intracranial complications, even with adequate concurrent medical therapy in the form of antibiotics and surgical therapy. A greater awareness as physicians should be made on management of refractory chronic middle ear disease to better treat their potential complications, which is made apparent in this case report.
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