Gradenigo’s syndrome with abscess of the petrous apex in pediatric patients: what is the best treatment?
2019
Background
Gradenigo’s syndrome is defined by the classic clinical triad of ear discharge, trigeminal pain, and abducens nerve palsy. It has become a very rare nosological entity after the introduction of antibiotics, so that has been defined as the “forgotten syndrome.” However, the underlying pathological process (apical petrositis) still represents a life-threatening condition that shall be immediately recognized in order to address the patient to the proper therapy. The therapy itself may be an argument of discussion: on a historical background ruled by surgery, reports of successful conservative antibiotic treatment have risen in recent years.
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