Citelli abscess: A rare case
Citelli abscess is a complication of otitis media which is rarely encountered nowadays due to the availability of antibiotics. Clinical features include mastoid and occipital swelling, pain and fever. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan of the temporal region can aid in the diagnosis....
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Malaysian Medical Association
2021
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/36039/1/citelli.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/36039/ http://www.e-mjm.org/2021/v76s1/index.html |
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| Summary: | Citelli abscess is a complication of otitis media which is rarely encountered nowadays due to the availability of antibiotics.
Clinical features include mastoid and occipital swelling, pain and fever. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan of
the temporal region can aid in the diagnosis. Early surgical intervention can improve the outcome. A 11-year-old girl presented
with a 1month history of painful right post auricular swelling without any other otological symptoms. On examination, a huge,
erythematous and tender swelling involving the post auricular and occipital region was noted. The otological examination was
unremarkable. HRCT scan showed right occipital collection with fluid in the mastoid air cells and mastoid wall erosion. The
patient underwent a mastoid exploration and right cortical mastoidectomy which revealed copious pus and necrotic tissue at
the soft tissue layer overlying the mastoid bone with associated erosion of the mastoid air cells and the bony covering of the
transverse and sigmoid sinus. Post operatively, the patient recovered uneventfully after completing 5 days of intravenous
antibiotics. At the outpatient clinic visit one month after surgery, the patient was well. Citelli’s abscess is rare and may present
without any otological clinical features. A high index of clinical suspicion with radiological assessment are essential in arriving
at the diagnosis. Early surgical intervention produces good outcomes. |
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