title: Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis--a case report.
abstract: This paper reports a case of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis following a chronic ear infection and paranasal sinusitis. The diagnosis and management of this condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Mackintosh
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008417:Mastoiditis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D015523:Maxillary Sinusitis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D011379:Prognosis; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification; D014792:Visual Acuity
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents