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REPORT OF A CASE

G. W. OLSON, M.D.

Arch Otolaryngol. 1937;25(6):693-694.

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The following case report is submitted because of several unusual features which marked the course of suppuration of the temporal bone.

L. H., a baby 13 months of age, was referred to me by Dr. L. R. Willson on Jan. 8, 1937. The chief complaint as given by the mother was of a swelling behind the right ear. The familial and past medical histories were irrelevant to the present illness. On Dec. 26, 1936, an acute infection of the upper respiratory tract developed, as evidenced by nasal discharge and obstruction. The cold appeared to be gradually improving until Jan. 1, 1937, at which time the baby was irritable, felt feverish and would not take his feedings well. The parents believed that teething difficulties accounted for the illness. Late on January 8 a swelling was noted behind the right ear.

Examination revealed an acutely ill baby with a rectal temperature of . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
FRESNO, CALIF.

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