[Gradenigo's syndrome as a complication of acute otitis media in adolescent]

Gradenigo's Syndrome is a rare but potentially serious complication of an otitis media. It associates an otitis media, along with retro-orbital pain and abducens nerve palsy. We report the case of a thirtheen-year-old female adolescent, with no particular medical history, who presented with this syndrome in the context of acute otitis media evolving over 8 days. The infection also caused a facial palsy and a mixed hearing loss. Early medical and surgical management led to a favourable outcome. This case highlights the need to keep in mind the potential neurological complications of acute otitis media, even though they have become extremely rare with the advent of antibiotic therapy.