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ArticleBMJ case reports2020

Bilateral cavernous sinus thrombosis complicating acute unilateral pansinusitis in a 15-year-old boy.

Timothy Charles Davies, Anton Alatsatianos, Magdalena Nowak, Lyndsay Fraser

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Article in BMJ case reports, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Timothy Charles DaviesOtolaryngology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, UK timothy.davies@nhs.net.
Anton AlatsatianosOtolaryngology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, UK.
Magdalena NowakRadiology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, UK.
Lyndsay FraserOtolaryngology, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, UK.
University Hospital Crosshouse · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare and potentially fatal complication of acute sinusitis. Timely diagnosis and management is, therefore, essential in preventing death and neurological disability. Here, we describe the case of a paediatric patient with bilateral CST secondary to acute unilateral pansinusitis that presented with rapidly progressing bilateral periorbital oedema. Initial imaging was negative. This case serves to emphasise the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion when managing paediatric patients with suspected CST with persistent symptoms. Expeditious investigation and management of our patient in this case resulted in a positive outcome, with resolution of symptoms and no residual neurological deficit.

Indexed as

Administration, IntravenousAdolescentAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnticoagulantsCavernous SinusCavernous Sinus ThrombosisDiagnosis, DifferentialDrug Therapy, CombinationEndoscopyHeadacheHumansMagnetic Resonance AngiographyMaleSinusitisStreptococcal InfectionsStreptococcus intermediusAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnticoagulantsearnose and throat/otolaryngologyradiologyvenous thromboembolism

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PMID33370987
PMCPMC7757505
OpenAlexW3114069101

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