Conclusion:
Otogenic cerebral sinovenous thrombosis is a rare complication of otitic
pathology. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In
the era of antibiotics, classic clinical signs of mastoiditis (pain,
swelling, and erythema posterior to the pinna) are not always present at
the presentation. A clinical presentation might be subtle, which
requires clinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion of this
entity. Imaging (CT, MRI) is a key component in diagnosing and managing
this complication. Treatment of otogenic CSVT consists of conservative
surgery, antibiotics, and anticoagulation.
List of abbreviation:
AOM: acute otitis media
COM: chronic otitis media
NEO: necrotizing external otitis
PFP: peripheral facial paralysis
IVJ: internal jugular vein