Chapter·ENTOtologic and Neurotologic Emergencies

Intracranial Complications of Otitis MediaDownloads

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1

What are the X-ray findings associated with chronic otitis media?

AHoneycombing of mastoid

BSclerosis with cavity in mastoid

CClear-cut distinct bony partition between cells

DIncreased pneumatization of mastoid cells

2

While discharging a patient of meningitis due to Haemophilus influenzae, what is the essential step you would take?

AAssess the patient's developmental milestones

BRefer the patient for physical rehabilitation

CPerform an EEG to assess brain activity

DTest for hearing loss using auditory response testing

3

A 9 year old boy with Fallot's tetralogy, had high grade fever followed by focal seizure 2 days prior to hospital admission. His blood counts were increased and predominantly polymorphs. CT scan of the head showed a focal lesion suggestive of an abscess. Where would be the commonest location of brain abscess in this patient?

AParietal lobe

BCerebellum

CTemporal lobe

DThalamus

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