AI Article Synopsis
- Sigmoid sinus and transverse sinus thrombosis can result from chronic ear infections and may lead to serious complications.
- Symptoms include fever, ear pain, pus discharge, and changes in mental status.
- Diagnosis is done through CT and MRI, and treatment typically involves antibiotics and, in some cases, a surgical procedure to clean out infected tissue.
Article Abstract
Sigmoid sinus and transverse sinus thrombosis may occur as intracranial complications of chronic otitis media. Central venous sinus thrombosis typically presents with picket fence fever along with otalgia, otorrhea, and altered mental status. CT and MRI are investigations of choice for diagnosis. Once diagnosed, one should be started on empiric antibiotics. The use of anticoagulants has been debatable. From a surgical point of view, the current trend is to perform a mastoidectomy with the removal of inflammatory tissue from the sinus walls.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10188814 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12070-023-03486-x | DOI Listing |
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