A rare life‐threatening complication of acute mastoiditis: Case report and literature review

A rare life‐threatening complication of acute mastoiditis: Case report and literature review

Abstract Severe complications may not always present with “classic” signs and symptoms. In the setting of recent mastoiditis, complications including cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, skull base osteomyelitis, and retropharyngeal abscess should be considered, particularly with persistent or worsenin...

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Main Authors: Jerry Z. Oommen, Hisham Valiuddin, Hope Ring, Paul Shotkin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-07-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
mastoiditis
retropharyngeal abscess
skull base osteomyelitis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.4421
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Summary:Abstract Severe complications may not always present with “classic” signs and symptoms. In the setting of recent mastoiditis, complications including cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, skull base osteomyelitis, and retropharyngeal abscess should be considered, particularly with persistent or worsening symptoms. A broad differential can lead to prompt diagnosis and treatment, thereby reducing the likelihood of morbidity and mortality.
ISSN:2050-0904

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