ear, nose, and throat disorders
Purulent Labyrinthitis
Introduction
Purulent labyrinthitis is a bacterial infection of the inner ear that often causes deafness and loss of balance. The labyrinth is the bony cavity that contains the inner ear. The inner ear contains the organs of hearing (the cochlea) and of balance (see also Overview of the Inner Ear ). Purulent labyrinthitis usually occurs when bacteria enter the inner ear during a severe infection of the middle ear ( Otitis Media (Acute) ), during some forms of 