title: Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: A Case Report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare condition that can result in high mortality and morbidity rates if not treated immediately. CST may be aseptic or septic. Less common primary sites of infection include the tonsils, soft palate, middle ear, and orbit. Reported cases of middle ear infection are very rare, and response to treatment is poor.
  
  
  METHODS
  The present study is a case report of acute otitis media which led to septic cavernous sinus thrombosis in a 56-year-old woman in Bojnord city, North Khorasan, Iran.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Findings of laboratory tests and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the clinical diagnosis. Clinical-based medical care led to successful management of the patient with broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics that prevented serious complications.
authors: Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery School, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, IR Iran.
authors: Mahdieh
authors: M
authors: Arian
authors: Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery School, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, IR Iran.
authors: Azadeh
authors: A
authors: Kamali
authors: Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery School, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, IR Iran.
authors: Mahbubeh
authors: M
authors: Tabatabaeichehr
authors: Imam Reza Hospital, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, IR Iran.
authors: Parisa
authors: P
authors: Arashnia
keywords: Intravenous Antibiotics; MRI Brain; Otitis Media; Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis