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[Headache: consider cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis].

Shahrzad S Deliran¹, Lotte Sondag^1,2, Quinten H Leijten³

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A rare case of Streptococcus intermedius jaw infection led to cavernous sinus thrombosis, vasculitis, and stroke. Prompt antibiotic treatment resulted in significant symptom improvement.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Vascular Neurology

Background:

Headache and hemiparesis can indicate serious neurological conditions.
Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare but potentially devastating condition.

Observation:

A 38-year-old woman presented with progressive headache and left hemiparesis.
Neuroimaging revealed cavernous sinus thrombosis, subdural empyema, right middle cerebral artery vasculitis, and striatal ischemia.
Bacteraemia due to Streptococcus intermedius from a jaw infection was identified.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis, secondary vasculitis, and ischemic stroke.
Antibiotic treatment was initiated for the infection.

Implications:

Progressive headache, cranial nerve palsy, and elevated infectious markers warrant urgent neuroimaging.
Early antibiotic therapy is crucial for improving outcomes in such cases.
This case highlights the importance of recognizing and treating subtle signs of serious intracranial infections.