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Malakoplakia of the temporal bone in a nine-month-old infant
R C Nayar1, I Garg, J J Alapatt
1Department of ENT, St John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|July 1, 1991
Abstract:
A case of malakoplakia, of the temporal bone in a nine-month-old male child is reported. The lesion presented as an aural polyp, associated with a lower motor neuron facial palsy. On exploration, the granuloma was noted to involve the temporal bone, eroding the bony labyrinth. It was successfully treated with surgical debridement, and antibiotics. A review of the relevant literature is presented.
Insights
Malakoplakia, a rare granulomatous condition, can affect the temporal bone in infants, causing facial palsy. Surgical debridement and antibiotics effectively treated this case in a nine-month-old child.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Malakoplakia is a rare chronic inflammatory condition characterized by the presence of */Michaelis-Guttmann bodies/*.
- It typically affects the genitourinary tract but can occur in other sites, including the temporal bone.
- Temporal bone malakoplakia is exceptionally rare, especially in pediatric patients.