Petrous apicitis
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Left-sided abducens palsy since last 1 week, pain, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
Patient Data
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A region of irregular lytic destruction in the left petrous apex.

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C+ fat sat

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On T1 weighted images, the left petrous apex is of intermediate to low signal intensity with peripheral irregular enhancement.
Case Discussion
Features are consistent with infection of the petrous apex (petrous apicitis) resulting in Gradenigo syndrome.
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