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Pi-Lien Hung1, Pei-Chin Lin, Pi-Lai Tseng
1Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) in childhood is a rare reported. In this era of widespread antibiotic use for acute otitis media, the incidence of otogenic CSVT has markedly declined but has not been completely prevented. The current therapies for CSVT include anticoagulation, thrombolysis, hydration, surgery, and supportive care that were based on adult studies, pediatric case studies, and expert opinion. We describe the case of a 3-year-old boy who presented with manifestations of CSVT associated with mastoiditis secondary to otitis media. He completed a 3-month course of combination antibiotic and anticoagulation therapy; the CSVT was recanalized, and the mastoiditis had partially improved.
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