Bezold's abscess in tuberculous otitis media: An extremely rare case report and literature review.

Introduction: Bezold's abscess is a rare complication of chronic suppurative otitis media since the advent of antibiotics. Otitis media can also result from uncommon infections such as tuberculosis, with a diagnosis often delayed due to clinical symptoms that closely resemble other chronic middle ear conditions.

Case Report: We present a case of Bezold's abscess as a complication of primary tuberculous otitis media in a 21-year-old male who reported right-sided neck swelling for four days, accompanied by fever, difficulty opening his mouth, and a history of persistent purulent discharge in both ears for six months that did not respond to topical antibiotics.