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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Bezold's abscess | |||
| synonyms = Bezold's mastoiditis | |||
| field = [[Otolaryngology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Neck pain]], [[fever]], [[swelling]] behind the [[ear]], [[hearing loss]] | |||
| complications = [[Meningitis]], [[brain abscess]], [[sigmoid sinus thrombosis]] | |||
| onset = Usually after [[middle ear infection]] | |||
| duration = Varies | |||
| causes = [[Acute mastoiditis]] | |||
| risks = [[Chronic otitis media]], [[immunocompromised]] state | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical examination]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]] | |||
| differential = [[Cervical lymphadenitis]], [[parapharyngeal abscess]], [[retropharyngeal abscess]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antibiotics]], [[surgical drainage]] | |||
| medication = [[Broad-spectrum antibiotics]] | |||
| prognosis = Good with treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Bezold's abscess''' is a rare, life-threatening complication of [[otitis media]], an infection of the middle ear. It is named after the German physician [[Friedrich Bezold]], who first described the condition in 1881. | '''Bezold's abscess''' is a rare, life-threatening complication of [[otitis media]], an infection of the middle ear. It is named after the German physician [[Friedrich Bezold]], who first described the condition in 1881. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Bezold's abscess is characterized by the spread of infection from the mastoid bone in the ear to the neck. This can lead to the formation of a pus-filled abscess in the neck, which can cause severe pain and swelling. If not treated promptly, Bezold's abscess can lead to serious complications, including [[sepsis]], [[meningitis]], and [[brain abscess]]. | Bezold's abscess is characterized by the spread of infection from the mastoid bone in the ear to the neck. This can lead to the formation of a pus-filled abscess in the neck, which can cause severe pain and swelling. If not treated promptly, Bezold's abscess can lead to serious complications, including [[sepsis]], [[meningitis]], and [[brain abscess]]. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of Bezold's abscess can vary, but often include: | The symptoms of Bezold's abscess can vary, but often include: | ||
* Severe ear pain | * Severe ear pain | ||
* Swelling and redness in the neck | * Swelling and redness in the neck | ||
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* Difficulty swallowing | * Difficulty swallowing | ||
* Hearing loss in the affected ear | * Hearing loss in the affected ear | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of Bezold's abscess typically involves a physical examination and imaging tests, such as a [[CT scan]] or [[MRI]]. In some cases, a sample of the abscess may be taken for laboratory testing to identify the type of bacteria causing the infection. | Diagnosis of Bezold's abscess typically involves a physical examination and imaging tests, such as a [[CT scan]] or [[MRI]]. In some cases, a sample of the abscess may be taken for laboratory testing to identify the type of bacteria causing the infection. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for Bezold's abscess usually involves a combination of antibiotics to fight the infection and surgery to drain the abscess. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required. | Treatment for Bezold's abscess usually involves a combination of antibiotics to fight the infection and surgery to drain the abscess. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
Prevention of Bezold's abscess primarily involves prompt treatment of ear infections to prevent the spread of infection to the mastoid bone and neck. | Prevention of Bezold's abscess primarily involves prompt treatment of ear infections to prevent the spread of infection to the mastoid bone and neck. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Otitis media]] | * [[Otitis media]] | ||
* [[Mastoiditis]] | * [[Mastoiditis]] | ||
* [[Abscess]] | * [[Abscess]] | ||
[[Category:Ear, nose, and throat diseases]] | [[Category:Ear, nose, and throat diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Infectious diseases]] | [[Category:Infectious diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Medical emergencies]] | [[Category:Medical emergencies]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:08, 3 April 2025
| Bezold's abscess | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Bezold's mastoiditis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Neck pain, fever, swelling behind the ear, hearing loss |
| Complications | Meningitis, brain abscess, sigmoid sinus thrombosis |
| Onset | Usually after middle ear infection |
| Duration | Varies |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Acute mastoiditis |
| Risks | Chronic otitis media, immunocompromised state |
| Diagnosis | Clinical examination, CT scan, MRI |
| Differential diagnosis | Cervical lymphadenitis, parapharyngeal abscess, retropharyngeal abscess |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Antibiotics, surgical drainage |
| Medication | Broad-spectrum antibiotics |
| Prognosis | Good with treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Bezold's abscess is a rare, life-threatening complication of otitis media, an infection of the middle ear. It is named after the German physician Friedrich Bezold, who first described the condition in 1881.
Overview[edit]
Bezold's abscess is characterized by the spread of infection from the mastoid bone in the ear to the neck. This can lead to the formation of a pus-filled abscess in the neck, which can cause severe pain and swelling. If not treated promptly, Bezold's abscess can lead to serious complications, including sepsis, meningitis, and brain abscess.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of Bezold's abscess can vary, but often include:
- Severe ear pain
- Swelling and redness in the neck
- Fever
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hearing loss in the affected ear
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of Bezold's abscess typically involves a physical examination and imaging tests, such as a CT scan or MRI. In some cases, a sample of the abscess may be taken for laboratory testing to identify the type of bacteria causing the infection.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for Bezold's abscess usually involves a combination of antibiotics to fight the infection and surgery to drain the abscess. In severe cases, hospitalization may be required.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention of Bezold's abscess primarily involves prompt treatment of ear infections to prevent the spread of infection to the mastoid bone and neck.
