[Septic thrombophlebitis of the lateral sinus: a rare but severe complication of mastoiditis in children].
A case of lateral sinus thrombosis which occurred after mastoiditis in an 8 year old girl is reported. The elements of clinical diagnosis, the contribution of medical imaging and the medical and surgical management of this scarce but potentially severe affection are discussed.
Carre
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P
Département d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, CHRU Pontchaillou, Rennes.
Wodey
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E
Lucas
M M
MM
Colin
L
L
Gruel
Y
Y
Mallédant
Y
Y
D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D003392:Cranial Sinuses; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008416:Mastoid / Q000601:surgery; D008417:Mastoiditis / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed