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An otogenic trapezius abscess: a case report.

Fazal I Wahid1, Adil Khan, Iftikhar Ahmad Khan

  • 1Department of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|December 5, 2013
PubMed
Summary

An eight-year-old girl with chronic suppurative otitis media developed a rare otogenic trapezius abscess. Prompt treatment led to a full recovery, highlighting the need for awareness of this complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a prevalent condition in developing nations.
  • CSOM can lead to serious complications if inadequately managed.
  • While otogenic brain abscesses are common, otogenic trapezius abscesses are rare but significant in otolaryngological practice.

Observation:

  • A case report details an eight-year-old girl with a five-year history of right ear discharge.
  • Examination revealed extensive cholesteatoma and granulation tissue in the middle ear, antrum, and attic.
  • A trapezius abscess extending to the patient's back was diagnosed and repeatedly drained.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent surgical exploration and drainage of the trapezius abscess.
Keywords:
Complications of chronic suppurative otitis mediaRare abscessTrapezius abscess

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  • The extensive middle ear pathology associated with CSOM was addressed.
  • The child experienced a complete recovery and remained disease-free during follow-up.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores that otogenic trapezius abscess, though rare, is a potential complication of CSOM.
    • Increased clinical vigilance is necessary for recognizing and managing this unusual presentation.
    • Effective management of CSOM is crucial to prevent severe sequelae.