Non-Otogenic Lateral Sinus Thrombosis: A Complication of Acute Sphenoid Sinusitis
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Otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis--a case report.
INTRODUCTION We portray and discuss a case of lateral sinus thrombosis following acute otitis media and mastoiditis. CLINICAL PICTURE The patient presented with otorrhoea, otalgia, neck pain, fever and chills. TREATMENT Cortical mastoidectomy was performed. Intravenous antibiotics and heparin were administered. OUTCOME The patient had a complete recovery with no sequelae. CONCLUSIONS Ne...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0145-5613,1942-7522
DOI: 10.1177/014556131409300823