Gradenigo Syndrome
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Gradenigo syndrome is characterized by pain in the frontal, parietal, and temporal regions, lacrimation, dilation of the conjunctival vessels on the affected side, and paralysis of the abducens nerve on the same side. This syndrome is observed in purulent inflammations of the ear, particularly the middle ear, apparently resulting from the spread of infection from the tympanic cavity into the cranial cavity along the abducens and trigeminal nerves.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
GRADENIGO SYNDROME (Gradenigo), is characterized by pain in the frontal, parietal, and temporal regions, lacrimation, dilation of the conjunctival vessels on the affected side, and ipsilateral paralysis of the abducens nerve; this syndrome is observed in purulent inflammations of the ear, especially the middle ear. Apparently, the spread of infection occurs from the tympanic cavity into the cranial cavity along the abducens and trigeminal nerves.
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“Gradenigo Syndrome.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/gradenigo-syndrome/