Neurological Complications of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media Journal Article

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Authors: Hutz, M. J.; Moore, D. M.; Hotaling, A. J.
Article Title: Neurological Complications of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim of this study is to discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and management of the neurologic complications of acute and chronic otitis media. RECENT FINDINGS: Antibiotic therapy has greatly reduced the frequency of complications of otitis media. However, it is of vital importance to remain aware of the possible development of neurologic complications. There is a trend toward less severe presenting symptoms including otorrhea, headache, nausea, and fever, with altered mental status and focal neurologic deficits presenting later. In order to reduce morbidity, early deployment of a multidisciplinary approach with prompt imaging and laboratory studies is imperative to guide appropriate management. Complications of acute and chronic otitis media may present with neurologic signs and symptoms. It is important to recognize the possible otitic origin of such complications to ensure proper management and to decrease overall morbidity and mortality.
Journal Title: Current neurology and neuroscience reports
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1534-6293; 1528-4042
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2018
Start Page: 11
End Page: 018-0817-7
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1007/s11910-018-0817-7
Notes: LR: 20180219; JID: 100931790; OTO: NOTNLM; 2018/02/16 06:00 [entrez]; 2018/02/16 06:00 [pubmed]; 2018/02/16 06:00 [medline]; epublish