Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases

Lateral sinus thrombosis (LST) is usually The involvement of lateral sinus during the course of ear infection was a well known complication in preantibiotic days introduction of broad-spectrum ant a rare complication of otitis media and poses a serious threat that warrants immediate medical and surgical treatment. The classical clinical picture is often changed by previous antibiotic therapy. An awareness of this rare potentially devastating condition and its varied presentations is necessary for early diagnosis and treatment. LST can also occur after head injury. Anticoagulants are recommended in cases LST, where there is propagation of t surgery. The use of anticoagulants is not apart of standard care of patients with LST and was more common prior to the advent of antibiotics thrombosis but may increase the risk of venous infarctions and Introducion: The proximity of the middle ear and mastoid air cells to the dural venous sinuses predisposes them to thrombosis and thrombophlebitis secondary to infection and inflammation in the middle ear and mastoid. Lateral sinus thrombosis (LST) accounts for 6% of all intracranial complications in the era of antibiotic treatment of suppurative ear disease is generally considered the third or fourth most www.mjhid.org ISSN 2035-3006 in Otology: a Review # 716, 10th Cross, 5th Main. M.C. Layout, Vijayangar, Tel: 91-80-2338 1567 Cell: 91-0 at no competing interests exist. ): e2010027, DOI 10.4084/MJHID.2010.027 ), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any