Otogenic CSVT Retrospective Case Series and Associated Thrombophilia

Otogenic Cerebral Sinus Vein Thrombosis in Children: Retrospective Case Series and Associated Thrombophilia

The aim of this study is to report the clinical presentation, Microbiological, laboratory and imaging evaluation, prothrombotic factors analysis, medical and surgical management and outcomes in children with Otogenic Cerebral Sinus Vein Thrombosis (CSVT).

Objective: Otogenic Cerebral Sinus Vein Thrombosis (CSVT) is a rare but serious intracranial complication of otitis media in children. The aim of this study is to report the clinical presentation, Microbiological, laboratory and imaging evaluation, prothrombotic factors analysis, medical and surgical management and outcomes in children with otogenic CSVT. Study design: Retrospective case series

Inclusion Criteria:

• age of 18 years or younger
• both sexes are included
• a clinical or radiological finding of mastoiditis in the patient's file
• Documentation of CSVT in an imaging study, either CT or MRI.

Patient's exclusion criteria

• age above 18 years
• lack of a clinical or radiological finding of mastoiditis in the patient's file
• Lack of documentation of CSVT in an imaging study, either CT or MRI.
• previous unprovoked venous thromboembolism event.