Pediatric otogenic cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case report and a literature review

Pediatric otogenic cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case report and a literature review

Abstract Background Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in children is a rare but potentially fatal complication of acute mastoiditis, one of the most common pediatric infectious diseases. Due to its subtle clinical presentation, suspicion is essential for a prompt diagnosis and appropriate management....

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Main Authors: Massimo Luca Castellazzi, Giada Maria di Pietro, Michele Gaffuri, Sara Torretta, Giorgio Conte, Francesco Folino, Sebastiano Aleo, Samantha Bosis, Paola Marchisio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Acute otitis media
Acute mastoiditis
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
Fusobacterium necrophorum
Children
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-020-00882-9

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