Triad of Gradenigo syndrome

Submitted by neema_neetha on Tue, 23/02/2010 - 23:15
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  • Ear discharge
  • Abducens nerve palsy (causes diplopia)
  • Retro-orbital pain (due to 5th nerve involvement)

The triad of Gradenigo syndrome includes otorrhea, retroorbital pain and abducens nerve palsy.

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imageGradenigo syndrome, lateral sinus thrombosis and cavernous sinus thrombosis must be considered when patients present with ear discharge, headache, fever and lateral rectus palsy.

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Submitted by Nishanth_koda on Mon, 04/07/2011 - 13:22.

"Mr.Gradenigo Ph.D"

Purulent ear Discharge
Palsy causing Diplopia: Abducens nerve (VI) palsy
Pain- Deep pain i.e., retroorbital pain

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