Gradenigo syndrome

Also known as: Petrous apicitis syndrome

Triad of abducens palsy, facial pain and otorrhea from petrous apex infection.

Medical specialty: Ophthalmology
Subspecialty: Ophthalmology / Strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes, more common
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Spread of otitis media to the petrous apex.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

abducens palsydiplopiaear dischargefeverretro-orbital pain

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