Study Findings on Otitis Media Described by Researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) (Bezold's abscess, an uncommon complication of otitis media and cholesteatoma: a case report).

A recent study conducted by researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has focused on otitis media, a common middle ear infection. The study found that mastoiditis, a complication of otitis media, is more prevalent in children than in adults. The researchers also highlighted a rare complication called Bezold's abscess, which occurs as a result of mastoiditis and an obstructing cholesteatoma. The case report presented a 72-year-old White man with no prior history of ear infections who was diagnosed with cholesteatoma and advanced acute coalescent mastoiditis complicated by Bezold's abscess. The researchers emphasized the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of Bezold's abscess to prevent further spread of infection. [Extracted from the article]