Open AccessA rare life‐threatening complication of acute mastoiditis: Case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Oommen Jerry Z.,
Valiuddin Hisham,
Ring Hope,
Shotkin Paul
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4421
Subject(s) - medicine , mastoiditis , complication , surgery , epidural abscess , abscess , osteomyelitis , differential diagnosis , brain abscess , otitis , pathology
Severe complications may not always present with “classic” signs and symptoms. In the setting of recent mastoiditis, complications including cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, skull base osteomyelitis, and retropharyngeal abscess should be considered, particularly with persistent or worsening symptoms. A broad differential can lead to prompt diagnosis and treatment, thereby reducing the likelihood of morbidity and mortality.