Medical MCQ-A 15 year old male has nominal aphasia. There is also history of scanty, foul smelling discharge in the past. The patient repos of some bleeding when cleaning the ear. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A 15 year old male has nominal aphasia. There is also history of scanty, foul smelling discharge in the past. The patient repos of some bleeding when cleaning the ear. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Extradural abscess

Temporal lobe abscess

Cavernous thrombosis

Lateral sinus thrombophlebitis

Question Category:

ENT

Correct Answer:

Temporal lobe abscess

Description:

Ans. is'b'i.e., Temporal lobe abscesslRef: Dhingra Sh/e p. 85Otogenic brain abscessEar infections are the most common cause of brain abscess.Most common site of cerebral abscess is temporal lobe.Due to increased ICT.HeadacheNausea/vomitingLethargy progressing to drowsiness, confusion, stupor and coma.

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