Patient P.D.D, 9 years old in Bac Kan, was admitted to the hospital with continuous fluid flowing through the left ear, no high fever, no headache. Previously, the child was taken by the family to many places for examination, diagnosed with outed ear inflammation and treated with medicine but did not survive. The prolonged situation made the family worried, so they decided to take the baby to the Central Ouralh Mound Hospital.
Here, after an endoscopy, CT scan, magnetic resonance and necessary tests, the doctors discovered that the child had a brain - cerebral hernia through the equator, leading to a leakage of the brain and bone to the ear canal. The herniated block is quite large, so the team of ENT specialists consulted with neurosurgists at Bach Mai Hospital to propose the optimal surgical plan.
According to Dr. Le Anh Tuan - Deputy Director of the Hospital, Head of the Department of Children's ENT, cerebral herniation - cerebral meningitis is a rare condition, possibly due to congenital, injury or surgical complications. If not treated promptly, the disease can cause meningitis, brain damage, and threaten life.
During the surgery, the doctors removed the herniated mass, used autologous material and bio-glue to patch the cerebral currency, filling the skull defect. After surgery, the child recovered well, no more fluid flowed through his ears, and was discharged after 10 days of treatment and regular check-ups. After 3 months, the disease did not recur, the child was healthy, studying and living normally.
Doctor Le Anh Tuan recommends: When seeing unusual rashes, patients should see a reputable medical facility, avoid self-treatment because it is easily confused with conventional ear inflammation. If detected late, this condition can lead to encephalitis, meningitis, and even death.
