1. The neuropathology of malignant external otitis.
- Author
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Watson RC, Cancilla PA, Aschenbrener CA, and Rose EF
- Subjects
- Aneurysm, Infected pathology, Basilar Artery pathology, Brain Stem blood supply, Brain Stem pathology, Ear, External pathology, Facial Nerve pathology, Humans, Male, Meninges blood supply, Meningitis pathology, Middle Aged, Otitis Externa pathology, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases pathology, Pseudomonas Infections pathology, Vasculitis pathology, Brain Diseases pathology, Otitis Externa complications, Pseudomonas Infections complications
- Abstract
A case report of malignant external otitis is presented with particular emphasis on the neuropathological sequelae. The most striking finding was a mycotic aneurysm of the basilar artery with resultant thrombosis and brain stem infarction. Diffuse pachymeningitis was also present. The severity of the changes described in this case further point out the need for early recognition and adequate treatment of this potentially fatal disease complex.
- Published
- 1977