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Clinical characteristics of pediatric granular myringitis

Jessica R Levi1, Julie A Ames, Lyuba Gitman

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Boston University/Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|December 11, 2012
PubMed

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Granular myringitis in children is a chronic ear condition often following ear tube placement or surgery. Treatments vary, with many cases showing intermittent or no long-term remission.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Granular myringitis is an uncommon inflammatory condition affecting the tympanic membrane.
  • It is characterized by the formation of granulation tissue on the eardrum.
  • Understanding its clinical presentation in children is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the clinical characteristics of pediatric patients diagnosed with granular myringitis.
  • To identify associated factors and previous treatments in children with this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case series was conducted.
  • Chart review of 15 pediatric patients diagnosed with granular myringitis between 2006 and 2011.
  • Data collected included demographics, medical history, previous ear surgeries, treatments, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The average age of onset was 10 years, with a median symptom duration of 21 months.
  • Eighty-seven percent of patients had prior myringotomy tube placement, and 73% had a previous perforation.
  • Over half of the patients underwent myringoplasty or tympanoplasty before granular myringitis onset. Twenty-seven otolaryngologic procedures were performed on 14 patients.
  • Medical treatments included topical antibiotics and steroids, with some patients receiving oral antibiotics. Surgical interventions like laser resurfacing and curettage were performed.
  • Remission rates varied: 5 patients achieved long-term remission, 8 had intermittent remission, and 2 showed no remission.

Conclusions:

  • Granular myringitis in children is a chronic and often recalcitrant condition.
  • It is frequently preceded by procedures such as myringotomy tube insertion or myringoplasty/tympanoplasty.
  • Current medical and surgical interventions offer varied success, with many cases lacking permanent resolution.
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