Spontaneous Otogenic Pneumocephalus due to Frequent Plane Travelling
A 31-year-old male presented with a history of chronic right-sided facial and mastoid tip pain with associated tinnitus and hearing loss. These symptoms were aggravated by the regular aeroplane trips he made to work as a “fly-in, fly-out” worker in regional Australia. Imaging revealed significant pn...
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| description | A 31-year-old male presented with a history of chronic right-sided facial and mastoid tip pain with associated tinnitus and hearing loss. These symptoms were aggravated by the regular aeroplane trips he made to work as a “fly-in, fly-out” worker in regional Australia. Imaging revealed significant pneumocephalus secondary to mastoid air cell defects, which were repaired via a transmastoid approach. This is the fourth case of spontaneous otogenic pneumocephalus associated with air travel at altitude reported in the literature. This case is remarkable for the chronic nature of the symptoms, which were aggravated by the patient’s regular aeroplane travel. This has implications for occupations which require frequent flying in those patients who may be at risk. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6dd38a72090b4e6aa031945a1aa03ecf2025-08-20T03:33:50ZengWileyCase Reports in Otolaryngology2090-67652090-67732019-01-01201910.1155/2019/87685068768506Spontaneous Otogenic Pneumocephalus due to Frequent Plane TravellingKatherine Pollaers0Jafri Kuthubutheen1Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Royal Perth Hospital, 197 Wellington St Perth, Western Australia 6000, AustraliaEar, Nose and Throat Department, Royal Perth Hospital, 197 Wellington St Perth, Western Australia 6000, AustraliaA 31-year-old male presented with a history of chronic right-sided facial and mastoid tip pain with associated tinnitus and hearing loss. These symptoms were aggravated by the regular aeroplane trips he made to work as a “fly-in, fly-out” worker in regional Australia. Imaging revealed significant pneumocephalus secondary to mastoid air cell defects, which were repaired via a transmastoid approach. This is the fourth case of spontaneous otogenic pneumocephalus associated with air travel at altitude reported in the literature. This case is remarkable for the chronic nature of the symptoms, which were aggravated by the patient’s regular aeroplane travel. This has implications for occupations which require frequent flying in those patients who may be at risk.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/8768506 |
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| title | Spontaneous Otogenic Pneumocephalus due to Frequent Plane Travelling |
| title_full | Spontaneous Otogenic Pneumocephalus due to Frequent Plane Travelling |
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| title_short | Spontaneous Otogenic Pneumocephalus due to Frequent Plane Travelling |
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