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Lateral sinus thrombosis complicating mastoiditis

E Grafstein1, C M Fernandes, S Samoyloff

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Saint Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|March 1, 1995
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Otitis media complications like mastoiditis with lateral sinus thrombosis can be missed. A digital subtraction angiogram diagnosed this rare but serious condition.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Otitis media is a common ear infection often diagnosed in emergency settings.
  • Complications of otitis media, while less frequent, can lead to severe outcomes if not identified.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for preventing morbidity and mortality.

Observation:

  • A case is presented of a patient with mastoiditis, a complication of otitis media.
  • The patient's condition involved lateral sinus thrombosis, a serious vascular complication.
  • Initial presentation in the emergency department did not immediately reveal the extent of the complication.

Findings:

  • Mastoiditis with lateral sinus thrombosis was suspected but not definitively diagnosed on initial assessment.

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  • A digital subtraction angiogram was performed for further investigation.
  • The digital subtraction angiogram definitively revealed the occlusion of the lateral sinus, confirming the diagnosis.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering rare complications of otitis media, even with seemingly straightforward presentations.
    • Advanced imaging techniques like digital subtraction angiography are vital for diagnosing complex vascular complications.
    • Timely diagnosis of lateral sinus thrombosis is critical for initiating appropriate treatment and improving patient outcomes.