How well do we know Gradenigo? A comprehensive literature review and proposal for novel diagnostic categories of Gradenigo's syndrome

• Published in: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology Vol. 132; p. 109942
• Main Authors: McLaren, John, Cohen, Michael S., El Saleeby, Chadi M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.05.2020
• Subjects: Child, Preschool; Female; Gradenigo's syndrome; Humans; Mastoiditis - complications; Otitis Media - complications; Pediatrics; Petrositis - classification; Petrositis - diagnosis; Petrositis - etiology; Petrous apicitis; Pediatrics; PA; SD; MRI; Petrous apicitis; CN; GS; Gradenigo's syndrome; OM

Gradenigo's Syndrome is a rare complication of otitis media and/or mastoiditis resulting in inflammation of the petrous apex of the temporal bone. Here, we highlight an interesting case from our institution, summarize available pediatric cases from the past fifty years to provide an updated dia...