Septic venous thrombosis as an unexpected complication of acute suppurative otitis media: a case report

Abstract

Cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon disease and accounts for <1% of all strokes1,2 Multiple predisposing factors have been associated with CVT, among which only a few are reversible. Some of the transient conditions associated with CVT include pregnancy, dehydration, and infection.1 Cerebral venous thrombosis varies widely in its presentation, predisposition, neuroimaging, outcomes, and prognosis.3 The exact incidence and prevalence of CVT are unknown due to a lack of population based data. Although no age is exempt from cerebral venous thrombosis, in the pediatric population, neonates are most affected, and in adults, the highest incidence is in the third decade, with female preponderance.2