Complications: intracranial complications: practice question

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ENT · Complications: intracranial complications

Sample item

Which is the commonest intracranial complication of suppurative otitis media?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Meningitis

Meningitis is the commonest intracranial complication of both acute and chronic otitis media. Brain abscess follows, with temporal lobe abscess more frequent than cerebellar abscess.

Option by option

  • A. Meningitis (correct)

    Correct. Meningitis is the commonest.

  • B. Temporal lobe abscess

    Temporal lobe abscess is the commonest abscess but is less common than meningitis.

  • C. Cerebellar abscess

    Cerebellar abscess is less frequent than temporal abscess.

  • D. Subdural empyema

    Subdural empyema is less common.

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What is the answer to this ENT question?

The best answer is A, Meningitis. Meningitis is the commonest intracranial complication of both acute and chronic otitis media.

Why is "Temporal lobe abscess" not the answer?

Temporal lobe abscess is the commonest abscess but is less common than meningitis.

Why is "Cerebellar abscess" not the answer?

Cerebellar abscess is less frequent than temporal abscess.

Why is "Subdural empyema" not the answer?

Subdural empyema is less common.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Complications: intracranial complications in ENT. Brain abscess follows, with temporal lobe abscess more frequent than cerebellar abscess.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Complications: intracranial complications?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.