Abstract
We herein report a case of rare disease, Tuberculous otitis with unusual presentation, radiographic and pathologic findings. The granulations and bone erosion were extensive. He also developed extensive cold abscess in the pre-auricular region and rapid regrowth of granulations in the ear after mastoid exploration before starting anti TB treatment.
Highlights
Tuberculous otitis media is a rare disease
A contrast enhanced CT scan showed ‘soft tissue with contrast enhancement filling the right ear canalextending into the infratemporal fossa to involve the medial pterygoid and into subcutaneous tissues
‘A Soft tissue density material was seen in the middle ear and mastoid
Summary
Certain characteristic features have been described in ears with TB otitis. The complications are similar to cholesteatomatous ear disease. He had moderate ear pain and hearing loss but did not have vertigo. There was a large reddish polyp in the right ear almost coming out of the external auditory meatus.
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