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[Lateral sinus thrombosis].

J P Luis1, M Correia, A L Gomes

  • 1Unidade de Neurologia Pediátrica, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|February 18, 1999
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Lateral sinus thrombosis, a rare ear complication, can be challenging to diagnose due to prior antibiotic use. Early anticoagulation treatment in a pediatric case led to full recovery without visual impairment.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Lateral sinus thrombosis (LST) is a rare but serious complication of otitis media, particularly in the antibiotic era.
  • Previous antibiotic treatment can mask classic symptoms, complicating LST diagnosis and management.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe neurological sequelae.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old female presented with headaches, neck pain, papilledema, and binocular diplopia following acute otitis media and mastoiditis.
  • Diagnostic workup confirmed left lateral sinus thrombosis.
  • The patient's initial symptoms were atypical, likely influenced by prior antibiotic therapy.

Findings:

  • Anticoagulation therapy with heparin followed by dicumarinics was initiated and maintained for eight months.

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  • The child achieved complete symptom resolution, with no residual papilledema or visual acuity deficits.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering LST in pediatric patients with complex ear infections and neurological signs.

    • Implications:

    • The study underscores the need for a high index of suspicion for LST, even with modified presentations.
    • Effective management involves timely anticoagulation to prevent thrombotic propagation and complications.
    • A suggested treatment protocol based on literature review aims to guide clinical practice for this rare condition.