Dehiscent left sigmoid sinus

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right ear discharge

Patient Data

Age: 10 years
Gender: Female

Incidental finding of an abnormal lateral projection of the left sigmoid sinus retaining a superficial location with rarefaction of the overlying calvarial bone. The patient's main finding is right otomastoiditis and that is responsible for the discharge.

Case Discussion

Dehiscent sigmoid sinus frequently represents with tinnitus.

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