Dr. Sáïshă about 5 years ago
Complications of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM)
¬Lateral sinus thrombosis (intracranial) complication of CSOM ~The greisinger sign - edema over posterior part of mastoid due to thrombosis of mastoid emissary vein (filled with blood) ~Picket fence fever - irregular having one or more peaks or "spikes" per day. , it is usually accompanied by chills and rigor, profuse sweating follows fall of temperature. ~ Tobey Ayer sign - no increase in ICT on pressure on the Jugular vein on the affected side ~ Empty delta sign - on CT ~ Crowe beck sign - pressure on I.J.V on the normal side causes engorged retinal veins and papilloedema on the affected side on fundoscopy.
Other commentsSign in to post comments. You don't have an account? Sign up now!
Related posts
End-stage kidney in chronic GN, light microscopy.Chronic pyelonephritisEar infection (otitis media)
Ear infections most commonly occur in your middle ear. Otitis media develops when bacteria and viruses become trapped in your middle ear. This type of infection is more likely to affect children than adults. Ear infection treatment usually involves antibiotics. In severe cases, ear tubes may be necessary.Chronic pyelonephritisSmall contracted kidney in chronic pyelonephritis with calyectasisChronic pyelonephritis.Chronic Kidney DiseaseImportant ENT Termsluigi keegerChronic suppurative osteomyelitis.