Arian M, Kamali A, Tabatabaeichehr M, Arashnia P. Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: A Case Report.
IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2016;
18:e34961. [PMID:
27781123 PMCID:
PMC5068248 DOI:
10.5812/ircmj.34961]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2015] [Revised: 03/16/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Introduction
Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare condition that can result in high mortality and morbidity rates if not treated immediately. CST may be aseptic or septic. Less common primary sites of infection include the tonsils, soft palate, middle ear, and orbit. Reported cases of middle ear infection are very rare, and response to treatment is poor.
Case Presentation
The present study is a case report of acute otitis media which led to septic cavernous sinus thrombosis in a 56-year-old woman in Bojnord city, North Khorasan, Iran.
Conclusions
Findings of laboratory tests and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the clinical diagnosis. Clinical-based medical care led to successful management of the patient with broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics that prevented serious complications.
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