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