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Internal jugular vein thrombosis in a case of attico antral disease -- a rare presentation in this modern antibiotic era.

Authors :
Sakthikumar, K. R. V.
Mohanty, Sanjeev
Ravikumar, A.
Thirumaran, N. S.
Source :
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery. Jan-Mar2008, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p66-68. 3p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

We report a case of Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis with a long segment thrombus in a clinical setting of attico antral type of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) in a 20 year male. He presented with hectic rise of temperature with chills & rigor of 7 days duration associated with left ear discharge & throbbing headache of 10 days duration. ENT examination revealed attico antral type of Chronic suppurative Otitis Media with sinus thrombophlebitis. Further investigations revealed a mural thrombus extending from the lower part of Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) till the Torcula Herophili. Left Modified radical mastoidectomy with exposure of transverse & sigmoid sinus was done to completely eradicate the disease and source of infection. The patient was treated with oral anticoagulants and parenteral antibiotics based on the sensitivity report and became asymptomatic after 8 weeks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22313796
Volume :
60
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33309333
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-008-0021-1