Otogenic Brain Abscess Presenting with Gait Ataxia.
- Author:
Sang Huck CHO
1
;
Moo Kyun PARK
;
Jong Dae LEE
;
Chu Sun HWANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Brain abscess; Otitis media; Gait ataxia
- MeSH: Abscess; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Brain; Brain Abscess; Diagnosis, Differential; Dizziness; Ear, Inner; Gait; Gait Ataxia; Humans; Male; Otitis Media; Vertigo
- From:Korean Journal of Audiology 2012;16(1):31-34
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Although the occurrence of otogenic brain abscess has been considerably reduced through improvements to antibiotics, brain abscesses remains one of the most significant life threatening complications of chronic otitis media. We report the case of a 67-year-old male patient who presented with gait ataxia and dizziness. Imaging studies revealed a left cerebellar abscess and extensive destructive changes to the labyrinth due to chronic otitis media. We conclude that otogenic brain abscess should be considered as differential diagnosis in patients with chronic otitis media who develop central vertigo.
