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Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 22(3): 208-213, July-Sept. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-975581

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Abstract Introduction Otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis is a rare intracranial complication of otitis media in the modern age of antibiotic treatment, but it is potentially a dangerous complication. Objectives The aim of this study is to focus on the various clinical presentations, management options and sequelae in a series of fifteen patients with otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis. Methods Retrospective chart review of inpatients treated for otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis at our tertiary care institution between 2010 and 2015. Results A total of 15 patients (11 males and 4 females) with ages ranging from 9 to 60 years were diagnosed with otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis. The most commonly reported symptoms were headache, ear discharge and hard of hearing, which were experienced by all 15 (100%) patients. In contrast to previous studies found in the literature, 7 (47%) patients in our series presented with neck pain and neck abscess. Imaging studies and microbiological cultures were performed for all patients, who also underwent a mastoidectomy procedure. Internal jugular vein ligation was performed on 5 (33%) patients. Incision and drainage of the neck abscess was performed on 7 (47%) patients. All patients had a satisfactory resolution of their symptoms, and the mortality rate was of 0%. Conclusions Otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis, though a rare complication, can still occur; therefore, keeping a high level of suspicion is important, especially in developing countries. We also describe the patients with neck abscess associated with this rare condition. Combining parenteral antibiotics with surgical intervention is the treatment of choice.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Otitis Media/complications , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/diagnosis , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/etiology , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/therapy , Signs and Symptoms , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Medical Records , Retrospective Studies , Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/surgery , Abscess , Tertiary Care Centers , Neck/pathology
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Rev. otorrinolaringol. cir. cabeza cuello ; 72(2): 187-194, ago. 2012. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-651904

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La otitis media aguda es frecuente en niños y generalmente de evolución benigna. Durante las últimas décadas, con el uso de antibióticos y tratamientos quirúrgicos asociados, la incidencia de las complicaciones de la otitis media aguda ha disminuido hasta 10 veces junto con la mortalidad de éstas (menor al 10%). Las complicaciones se pueden clasificar según su localización en intratemporales o intracraneales. Dentro de las complicaciones intracraneales más frecuentes, se encuentra la trombosis del seno lateral. En el presente estudio se reporta el caso de un preescolar de 5 años que fue derivado al Servicio de Otorrinolaringología del Hospital Barros Luco Trudeau por otitis media aguda complicada con mastoiditis y absceso subperióstico que fue drenado junto con una mastoidectomía. Cuatro días posterior a la cirugía se agrega cefalea, vómitos no explosivos y edema de papila por lo que se realiza una resonancia nuclear magnética en fase venosa que muestra trombosis del seno lateral. Se realiza una revisión de la literatura sobre el manejo de la trombosis del seno lateral y, basado en la evidencia existente, se propone un algoritmo de manejo para esta patología ya que aún no existe un consenso para su tratamiento.


Acute otitis media is a common disease in children and generally has a benign course. During recent decades, the use of antibiotics and associated surgical treatments has decreased the incidence of the complications of acute otitis media in 10 times, as well as the mortality which currently is less than 10%. According to their location, the complications can be classified in intratemporal or intracranial. Lateral sinus thrombosis is one of the most common intracranial complications of acute otitis media. The present study reports the case of a 5 year old child who was referred to our Department of Otolaryngology for acute otitis media complicated with mastoiditis and subperiosteal abscess. He underwent a mastoidectomy and the abscess was drained. Four days after surgery the child presented headache, nonexplosive vomiting and papilledema. Lateral sinus thrombosis was identified by magnetic resonance venography. We present a literature review on the management of this pathology, and, based on existing evidence, we propose an algorithm for the management of this condition because there is still no consensus for its treatment.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Child, Preschool , Otitis Media/complications , Otitis Media/therapy , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/diagnosis , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/therapy , Otitis Media/diagnosis , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/etiology , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use
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Rev. chil. pediatr ; 76(4): 384-388, ago. 2005. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-433005

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Introducción: La trombosis del seno lateral (seno sigmoídeo) secundaria a mastoiditis aguda cada vez es más infrecuente en nuestro medio y aún más si se habla de lesiones más extensas que comprometan a otros senos como el transverso. Sin duda el diagnóstico precoz y el manejo adecuado de la otitis media aguda han influido de manera importante para que esto suceda. Lo habitual es que se trate de pacientes sépticos con una sintomatología otológica manifiesta y repercusión sistémica. Hoy día comenzamos a ver casos en que el cuadro clínico es muy poco llamativo y a veces el diagnóstico se realiza de manera casual en el transcurso de la cirugía matoídea. Caso: Presentamos una niña de 5 años con trombosis de los senos lateral y transverso que tuvo como presentación clínica un signo de focalización neurológica (diplopia) sin otro hallazgo otoscópico ni otorrinolaringológico de interés. Se empleó sólo tratamiento médico, tuvo una evolución favorable y lenta, pero quedó sin secuelas. Discusión: Revisamos la literatura y la comparamos con nuestra decisión terapéutica.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Child, Preschool , Mastoiditis/complications , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/diagnosis , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/etiology , Ceftriaxone/therapeutic use , Diplopia/etiology , Esotropia/etiology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Methylprednisolone/therapeutic use , Treatment Outcome , Lateral Sinus Thrombosis/drug therapy
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