Spontaneous Bilateral Meningoencephalocoeles of the Temporal Bones
Joint Authors
Neeff, Michel
Rose, Oliver
Low, Christopher
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Spontaneous tegmen tympani defects are rare with even rarer bilateral cases.
The symptoms are nonspecific; hence, a high index of suspicion is required to prevent serious intracranial complications.
We present a case of spontaneous bilateral tegmen tympani defects with associated meningoencephalocoeles in a 54-year-old male who presented with the signs and symptoms of severe meningitis.
After careful workup which included a lumbar puncture, CT and MRI scans, both defects were repaired using a middle fossa approach.
The patient made an uneventful recovery with complete cessation of otorrhoea and improvement in his hearing.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rose, Oliver& Neeff, Michel& Low, Christopher. 2013. Spontaneous Bilateral Meningoencephalocoeles of the Temporal Bones. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rose, Oliver…[et al.]. Spontaneous Bilateral Meningoencephalocoeles of the Temporal Bones. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rose, Oliver& Neeff, Michel& Low, Christopher. Spontaneous Bilateral Meningoencephalocoeles of the Temporal Bones. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512301
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512301