[An unusual case of the otogenic purulent thrombosis of the sigmoid sinus and internal jugular vein].
The authors present a case of 51 years old female suffering from the purulent thrombophlebitis of the sigmoid sinus and internal jugular vein. The disease developed in the course of chronic otitis media. During first 2 weeks she was treated with antibiotics because of the septic fever without significant otogenic symptoms. An incidental otolaryngologic examination showed the reason of the illness. The authors emphasise the thrombophlebitis process extended from transverse sinus to the lower end of internal jugular vein. Nowadays the otogenic thrombophlebitis complications are rare, but the knowledge of them is indispensable in the everyday practice. The authors emphasise the necessity of cooperation otolaryngologists with other specialists. Especially it is important in the Polish new model of health service, which place the main role of the treatment to general practitioners.