Pediatric otogenic cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: a case report and a literature review

• Main Authors: Massimo Luca Castellazzi (Author), Giada Maria di Pietro (Author), Michele Gaffuri (Author), Sara Torretta (Author), Giorgio Conte (Author), Francesco Folino (Author), Sebastiano Aleo (Author), Samantha Bosis (Author), Paola Marchisio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in children is a rare but potentially fatal complication of acute mastoiditis, one of the most common pediatric infectious diseases. Due to its subtle clinical presentation, suspicion is essential for a prompt diagnosis and appropriate management....