Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis

Synonyms

Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitides

Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitis

Cavernous Sinus Thromboses

Cavernous Sinus, Phlebitis, Septic

Caverous Sinus Septic Phlebitis

Phlebitis, Cavernous Sinus, Septic

Septic Phlebitis, Cavernous Sinus

Sinus Thrombophlebitides, Cavernous

Sinus Thrombophlebitis, Cavernous

Sinus Thromboses, Cavernous

Sinus Thrombosis, Cavernous

Thrombophlebitides, Cavernous Sinus

Thrombophlebitis, Cavernous Sinus

Thromboses, Cavernous Sinus

Thrombosis, Cavernous Sinus

Formation or presence of a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the CAVERNOUS SINUS of the brain. Infections of the paranasal sinuses and adjacent structures, CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA, and THROMBOPHILIA are associated conditions. Clinical manifestations include dysfunction of cranial nerves III, IV, V, and VI, marked periorbital swelling, chemosis, fever, and visual loss. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p711)