The three features of petrous apicitis
PDD
Identifies a deep complication of otitis media needing imaging and surgery.
Says nothing about management.
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PDD. It helps you recall: The three features of petrous apicitis.
Pain behind the eye (trigeminal involvement)
Diplopia from abducens palsy
P: Pain behind the eye (trigeminal involvement); D: Discharge from the ear; D: Diplopia from abducens palsy.
It belongs to Gradenigo's syndrome in ENT.
Says nothing about management.
Identifies a deep complication of otitis media needing imaging and surgery.
Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a ENT question about Gradenigo's syndrome.
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