Transient vertical diplopia following ibuprofen intake: a case report.

Ibuprofen, a commonly used over-the-counter medication, is widely recognized for its effective pain relief properties but is also associated with various adverse effects, including rare ocular and neurological manifestations. We report a case of a 27-year-old male who experienced transient vertical diplopia following a standard ibuprofen dosage for back pain. Symptoms resolved promptly upon discontinuation of the drug, with normal findings on extensive clinical and laboratory evaluations.

Concomitant Parenchymal, Subarachnoid, and Ventricular Neurocysticercosis in Rome, Italy: A Case Report with a 4-Year Follow-Up.

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is caused by the larval stage of . This parasitic disease is endemic in many areas of the world and is emerging in Europe. NCC can affect different brain regions, but simultaneous involvement of the parenchymal, subarachnoid, and ventricular regions is rare.

Refractory Pseudomonas Osteomyelitis of the Skull Base With Gradenigo's Syndrome: Early Dysphagia and Late Abducens Nerve Palsy.

Gradenigo's syndrome (GS) is a rare entity characterized by otitis media, pain in the trigeminal nerve distribution and abducens nerve palsy. The classic triad is uncommon, making the diagnostic workup challenging. Specifically, the diagnostic approach includes medical history, a complete otorhinolaryngological examination, a pure-tone audiogram and radiological investigation such as contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging of head and neck.

Management of Deep Neck Space Infections: A Large Tertiary Center Experience.

Introduction: Deep neck space infections (DNIs) represent serious bacterial infections affecting the deep cervical space and fascial planes of the neck. This study aims to describe our clinical and surgical experience in the management of DNIs, emphasizing the importance of appropriate imaging in the diagnostic setting and the role of the multidisciplinary approach according to the severity of the infection.

Methods: In this retrospective study, we describe 85 patients affected by DNIs coming to the Otolaryngology department observation from the Emergency Room of San Camillo Forlanini Hospital in Rome from January 2006 to December 2021 and treated both by pharmacological and surgical therapy.