Myringitis bullosa haemorrhagica associated with meningo-encephalitis

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2003 Jul;260(6):320-1. doi: 10.1007/s00405-002-0577-4. Epub 2003 Feb 6.

Abstract

An unusual case of a patient presenting with myringitis bullosa haemorrhagica (MBH), who subsequently developed acute otitis media and meningo-encephalitis, is described. The aetiology of MBH is discussed, and recommendations for the management of patients with acute otitis are made.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Blister / etiology
  • Blister / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meningoencephalitis / complications*
  • Meningoencephalitis / diagnosis*
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae / pathogenicity
  • Otitis Media / etiology*
  • Otitis Media / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tympanic Membrane / pathology*