Chronic otitis and hearing loss revealing a disseminated tuberculosis in a child
Journal: Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
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Abstract
Ear localization is sometimes the first symptom of tuberculosis.
Methods: We report a case of a teen with a chronic otitis revealing a disseminated tuberculosis. The investigations showed ear, bones and pulmonary localisations. The outcome with treatment showed a persistent hearing loss.
Conclusions: Middle ear tuberculosis should be suspected in patients with chronic otitis and risk factors of tuberculosis. A disseminated tuberculosis should be investigated and an early treatment is necessary to prevent hearing loss.
Authors
H See, G Aubertin, F Angoulvant, F Baculard, V Soussan, A Bourrillon, A Faye
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