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Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis : a case report
Joint Authors
Arian, Mahdieh
Kamali, Azadeh
Tabatabaeichehr, Mahbubah
Arashnia, Parisa
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 8 (31 Aug. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-08-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare condition that can result in high mortality and morbidity rates if not treated immediately.
CST may be aseptic or septic.
Less common primary sites of infection include the tonsils, soft palate, middle ear, and orbit.
Reported cases of middle ear infection are very rare, and response to treatment is poor.
Case Presentation: The present study is a case report of acute otitis media which led to septic cavernous sinus thrombosis in a 56-year-old woman in Bojnord city, North Khorasan, Iran.
Conclusions: Findings of laboratory tests and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the clinical diagnosis.
Clinical-based medical care led to successful management of the patient with broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics that prevented serious complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Arian, Mahdieh& Kamali, Azadeh& Tabatabaeichehr, Mahbubah& Arashnia, Parisa. 2016. Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 8, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Arian, Mahdieh…[et al.]. Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 8 (Aug. 2016), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Arian, Mahdieh& Kamali, Azadeh& Tabatabaeichehr, Mahbubah& Arashnia, Parisa. Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 8, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-708546
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Record ID
BIM-708546