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Luc's abscess - a rare complication of middle-ear infection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. V. Knappe  and
R. T. Gregor
M. V. Knappe*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg HospitalPO Box 19063 7505 Tygerberg, South Africa.
R. T. Gregor
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg HospitalPO Box 19063 7505 Tygerberg, South Africa.
*
Address for correspondence: Dr M. Knappe, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Stellenbosch and Typerberg Hospital, Po Box 19063, 7565 Tygerberg, South Africa.Fax: 00-2721-938-9470
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Abstract

A case of subperiosteal temporal abscess of otitic origin is presented. This is an unusual complication of otitis media. The pathogenesis of Luc's abscess is different from other extracranial complications of middle-ear infections in that it is notassociated with mastoid infection which results in subperiosteal pus formation. Based on our experience and the reports from the turn of the century. we present the presumptive pathogenesis and clinical features. We contend that these patients run an unexpectedly benign course, and require concomitantly more conservative treatment than other otitic abscesses.

Keywords

AbscesscomplicationlOtitis media
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 111 , Issue 5 , May 1997 , pp. 461 - 464
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1997

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