Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

Tuberculous otitis media.

F E Lucente, G W Tobias, S C Parisier

The Laryngoscope

|July 1, 1978

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Tuberculous otitis media is a challenging infectious disease that can be misdiagnosed. Early diagnosis and appropriate studies are crucial to prevent severe complications like hearing loss and intracranial spread.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

"Bilious" Attacks, or Acute Intestinal Auto-toxemia.

Atlanta journal-record of medicine·2022

Same author

Anatomy and pathology of the masticator space.

Insights into imaging·2013

Same author

Illustrated review of the embryology and development of the facial region, part 3: an overview of the molecular interactions responsible for facial development.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2013

Same author

Illustrated review of the embryology and development of the facial region, part 1: Early face and lateral nasal cavities.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2013

Same author

Illustrated review of the embryology and development of the facial region, part 2: Late development of the fetal face and changes in the face from the newborn to adulthood.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2013

Same author

Parotid gland atrophy in patients with chronic trigeminal nerve denervation.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2012

Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Microbiology

Background:

Tuberculous otitis media (TOM) is an uncommon manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
It often presents insidiously and can mimic other middle ear infections, leading to diagnostic delays.

Observation:

Common clinical signs include painless watery discharge, significant hearing loss, tympanic membrane perforations, and granulation tissue.
Progression can lead to conductive hearing loss, facial nerve palsy, inner ear involvement (labyrinthitis), and potentially intracranial complications.

Findings:

Two case histories illustrate the diagnostic challenges and clinical course of TOM.
The disease can cause extensive damage to the middle ear structures.

Implications:

Related Experiment Videos

Highlights the importance of considering TOM in patients with chronic or recurrent otitis media, especially in endemic areas.
Emphasizes the need for specific diagnostic investigations to differentiate TOM from other otologic conditions.
Underscores the potential for severe sequelae if not promptly diagnosed and treated.