Presentation
Left-sided abducens palsy since last 1 week, pain, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Petrous apicitis
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A region of irregular lytic destruction in the left petrous apex.
From the case:
Petrous apicitis
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On T1 weighted images, the left petrous apex is of intermediate to low signal intensity with peripheral irregular enhancement.
Case Discussion
Features are consistent with infection of the petrous apex (petrous apicitis) resulting in Gradenigo syndrome.
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