An Uncommon Differential for Mass in the Middle Ear Cleft-Temporal Meningoencephalocele

Meningoencephalocoele (ME) of the temporal bone is otherwise known as brain fungus. It is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. It occurs in cases of chronic otitis media either as a complication or iatrogenically induced following mastoid surgeries. It requires prompt surgical interven...

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Published in:Indian journal of otolaryngology, and head, and neck surgery and head, and neck surgery, 2022-12, Vol.74 (Suppl 3), p.4325-4328
Main Authors: Das, Sauradeep, Sekar, Raghul, Alexander, Arun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Report
Ear diseases
Ears & hearing
Head and Neck Surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Otolaryngology
Otorhinolaryngology
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Summary:Meningoencephalocoele (ME) of the temporal bone is otherwise known as brain fungus. It is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. It occurs in cases of chronic otitis media either as a complication or iatrogenically induced following mastoid surgeries. It requires prompt surgical intervention. High-resolution Computer tomography of Temporal bone and Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain are needed to detect these cases. Surgery can be otological, neurosurgical, or combined. We discuss a case of Iatrogenic Temporal meningoencephalocele and its management along with a review of the literature.
ISSN:2231-3796
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/s12070-021-02983-1