Bezold abscess

Case contributed by Amir Rezaee
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Persistent ear discharge and hearing loss on right side.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
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Right sided otitis media is seen with bony erosion, and abscess formation in infratemporal fossa.

Case Discussion

This case shows a frequent complication of otitis media, termed as Bezold abscess.

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