Extracranial complication(s) of CSOM | PGI Frequently Asked Medical PG topics

Extracranial complication(s) of CSOM
A. Labyrinthitis
B. Otic hydrocephalus
C. Bezold’s abscess
D. Facial nerve plasy
E. Lateral sinus thrombophlebitis


Ans. (A) Labyrinthitis ; (C) Bezold’s abscess ; (D) Facial nerve plasy : 
Extra craninal complications of CSOM
• Labyrinthitis
• Facial paralysis
• Petrositis
• Mastoiditis
— Mastoiditis is assoctated,with abscesses like postauricular abscess, meatal(1uc’s)abscess..
• hydrocephalus, lateral sinus thrombosis are intracranial complication CSOM.