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ArticleCureus2025

Labyrinthitis Complicating Acute Otitis Media in an 18-Month-Old Infant.

Yahya Boualam, Achraf Sbai, Drissia Benfadil, Azzedine Lachkar, Fahd El Ayoubi El Idrissi

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Yahya BoualamDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Oujda, MAR.
Achraf SbaiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Oujda, MAR.
Drissia BenfadilDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Oujda, MAR.
Azzedine LachkarDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Oujda, MAR.
Fahd El Ayoubi El IdrissiDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Oujda, MAR.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Labyrinthitis is a peripheral vestibular disorder characterized by the sudden onset of vertigo and imbalance. It typically affects adults and can significantly impair daily functioning. Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation and the exclusion of central causes. Early management is crucial to reduce the duration of symptoms and prevent complications. Long-term outcomes vary, with some individuals experiencing persistent vestibular dysfunction. This report presents a case of an 18-month-old infant diagnosed with labyrinthitis of the right ear secondary to acute otitis media.

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PMID40861603
PMCPMC12377923

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