A Case of Otogenic Brain Abscess Causing Loss of Consciousness.

Author: Min Kyu KWAK ¹ ; Jae Ho CHUNG ; Seung Hwan LEE ; Chul Won PARK
Author Information

1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. jaeho.chung.md@gmail.com
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Otitis media; Brain abscess; Complication
MeSH: Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Brain Abscess*; Humans; Otitis Media; Unconsciousness*
From:Korean Journal of Audiology 2014;18(2):76-79
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Acute or chronic otitis media can cause intracranial complications, one of the most serious being brain abscess. Empirical antibiotic treatment and proper surgical management should be considered to avoid fatal consequences. However, proper extent and optimal timing of surgical intervention are still matters of debate. We present a case of a 31-year-old man who presented with acutely altered mental status, caused by otogenic brain abscess who we treated successfully with antibiotics and otologic surgery and no neurosurgical treatment.