The most common intracranial complication of CSOM with cholesteatoma is:
- A Subdural abscess
- B Extradural abscess
- C Meningitis ✓
- D Brain abscess
Correct answer: C. Meningitis
Explanation
Meningitis is the most common intracranial complication of CSOM. Although brain abscess is the most dangerous, meningitis occurs more frequently because the meninges are in proximity to the temporal bone and can be reached by direct spread or via thrombophlebitis. Extradural abscess is the most common intratemporal complication.
Reference: Dhingra Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat, 7th ed.
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