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Luc's abscess in Down syndrome - A case report.
Abdul Azim Al-Abrar, A K; Nik Adilah, N O; Hazama, M.
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  • Abdul Azim Al-Abrar AK; Universiti Sains Malaysia, School of Medical Sciences, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
  • Nik Adilah NO; Universiti Sains Malaysia, School of Medical Sciences, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. adilahkk@usm.my.
  • Hazama M; Universiti Sains Malaysia, School of Medical Sciences, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Med J Malaysia ; 76(5): 768-770, 2021 Sep.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34508393
Luc's abscess is an exceedingly rare complication of otitis media, where the middle ear infection spreads extratemporally causing a subperiosteal collection under the temporalis muscle. It is known as a benign complication of otitis media as it is thought not to involve the mastoid bone in comparison to other types of extratemporal abscesses related to otitis media. We describe a challenging case of a 19-year-old male with Down syndrome diagnosed with Luc's abscess involving the mastoid bone. A high-resolution computed tomography scan is important to determine the extent of the abscess, with or without mastoid involvement, and the presence of complications. These findings will then help to determine the surgical options. Drainage of abscesses is a simple, initial, and conservative approach but less effective compared to mastoidectomy. 'Mastoidsparing' approach should only be considered if there is complete resolution after a simple drainage and antibiotic treatment.
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Otitis Media / Síndrome de Down Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies Límite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Med J Malaysia Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Malasia Pais de publicación: Malasia
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Otitis Media / Síndrome de Down Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies Límite: Adult / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Med J Malaysia Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Malasia Pais de publicación: Malasia