[Septic thrombosis of the cavernous sinus. Presentation of a clinical case].
This paper describes a case of cavernous sinus septic thrombosis with cerebellar complication. The CNS was involved after a primitive piodermitis of the face. The diagnostic tools employed in the management of the case and the therapeutic procedures in the acute phase and in the convalescence are discussed. The patient completely recovered after chemotherapeutic treatment.
Milano
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Viale
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Tinelli
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Ghezzi
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Maccabruni
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D000293:Adolescent; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009802:Oculomotor Nerve; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000150:complications*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*
Trombosi settica del seno cavernoso. Presentazione di un caso clinico.