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Two cases of lateral sinus thrombosis presenting with extracranial head and neck abscesses

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

C. R. Pearson ,
D. K. Riden ,
R. J. N. Garth  and
M. R. Thomas
C. R. Pearson*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA.
D. K. Riden
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA.
R. J. N. Garth
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA.
M. R. Thomas
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA.
*
C. R. Pearson, M. A., F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar, Gosport, Hants PO12 2AA.
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Abstract

Two cases of lateral sinus thrombosis in fit adults with no previous otological history are presented. One case occurred in association with Bezold's abscess and followed mastoiditis which was masked by previous antibiotic treatment. The other case occurred in association with an occipitoparietal scalp abscess and there was no obvious preceding middle ear infection. The causative bacteria were Streptococcus milleri and a variant Steptococcus intermedius. Lateral sinus thrombosis is discussed.

Keywords

Otitis mediaMastoiditiscomplicationsSinus thrombosis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 9 , September 1994 , pp. 779 - 782
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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