Tuberculous Otitis Media with Facial Paralysis-Case Report and Review of Literature

Authors: Cassandra Carvalho, Haritosh Velankar* and Pusalkar AG

DOI: 10.23880/ooaj-16000171

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Tuberculous otitis media is characterised by non-specific symptoms. Its diagnosis is confirmed with histological and gene amplification tests. We present a case report of a patient presenting with an ear discharge and facial nerve paralysis who was treated with facial nerve decompression and anti-tubercular treatment. The objective of this report is to create awareness about tuberculous otitis media and that it should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic otitis media.

Keywords: Tuberculous Otitis Media; Facial Paralysis

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