Korean Journal of Audiology  2014;18(2):76-79

doi:10.7874/kja.2014.18.2.76

A Case of Otogenic Brain Abscess Causing Loss of Consciousness.

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

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Keywords

Otitis media; Brain abscess; Complication

Country

Republic 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.