title: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis due toStreptococcus mitisandStaphylococcus lugdunensis.
abstract: Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis (CST) is a rare, life-threatening condition that may result from the direct spread of infection from the nose, ears, teeth or sinuses. It is most commonly caused byStaphylococcus aureusandStreptococcus sp. We present a case of CST caused byStrepotococcus mitisandStaphylococcus lugdunensis. Early surgical intervention with aggressive medical management is needed as the syndrome carries a high mortality. To our knowledge this is the first case of CST associated with these two organisms.
authors: Clinical Assistant Professor, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center , Newark, New Jersey, USA .
authors: Sandhya
authors: S
authors: Nagarakanti
authors: Clinical Associate Professor, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center , Newark, New Jersey, USA .
authors: Eliahu
authors: E
authors: Bishburg
authors: Attending Physician and Clinical Researcher, St. Michael Medical Center , Newark, New Jersey, USA .
authors: Melinda
authors: M
authors: Brown
keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging; Sinusitis; Streptococcal infections