Otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis--a case report.

INTRODUCTION

We portray and discuss a case of lateral sinus thrombosis following acute otitis media and mastoiditis.

CLINICAL PICTURE

The patient presented with otorrhoea, otalgia, neck pain, fever and chills.

TREATMENT

Cortical mastoidectomy was performed. Intravenous antibiotics and heparin were administered.

OUTCOME

The patient had a complete recovery with no sequelae.

CONCLUSIONS

Neurotologic complications of suppurative otitis media like meningitis, cerebral abscess, extradural abscess and dural sinus thrombosis are rare in the antibiotic era. Hence, doctors today have to maintain extra vigilance and a high index of suspicion for such complications.